near posts
near posts is the plural of near post.
Meaning of near post
Noun
near post (plural near posts)
- The goalpost nearest from which a cross is made.
- This was a small element of a remarkably assured performance that started with a crucial early save from Christian Pulisic and also saw him deny Chelsea a last-gasp win with a near-post block from Romelu Lukaku in the closing seconds of extra time.2022 February 27, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport
Questions about near posts
- What is near posts the plural of?
- Near posts is the plural of near post.
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