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   bar

   /bɑː/

   noun

   • 1. a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon: "an iron bar" Similar rodpolestakestickbattenshaftshankrailpalepalingsparstrutsupportpropspokecrosspiecegirderbeamboom
   • ▪ an amount of food or another substance formed into a narrow block: "a bar of chocolate" Similar blockslabcaketabletbrickloafwedgelumpchunkhunkcubeingotnuggetpiece
   • ▪ a band of colour or light: "bars of sunlight shafting through the windows"
   • ▪ the heating element of an electric fire. British
   • ▪ the crossbar of a goal: "Clark's shot hit the bar"
   • ▪ a metal strip below the clasp of a medal, awarded as an additional distinction: British "he was awarded a second bar to his DSO"
   • ▪ a sandbank or shoal at the mouth of a harbour or an estuary: "the bar to the estuary of the River Eske" Similar sandbankshoalbankshallowreefridgeledgeshelf
   • ▪ a charge in the form of a narrow horizontal stripe across the shield.
   • 2. a counter in a pub, restaurant, or cafe across which drinks or refreshments are served: "standing at the bar" Similar countertablebuffetstand
   • ▪ a room in a pub, restaurant, or hotel in which alcohol is served: "the oak-panelled bar of the Lion"
   • ▪ an establishment where alcohol and sometimes other refreshments are served: "a small friendly bar open all day" Similar hostelrytaverninnwine barcocktail bartaproompubpublic housefree housetied househowffbeer parlourhotelcantinabierkellerinformal:watering holelocalboozergin millhistorical:alehousepot-housetaphousebeerhousesaloon
   • ▪ a small shop, stall, or area in a department store that serves refreshments or provides a specified service: "a sandwich bar"
   • 3. a barrier or restriction to an action or advance: "political differences are not necessarily a bar to a good relationship" Similar obstacleimpedimenthindranceobstructioncheckstopblockhurdlebarrierstumbling blockhandicaprestrictionlimitationOpposite aid
   • ▪ a plea suspending an action or claim in a lawsuit.
   • 4. any of the short sections or measures, typically of equal time value, into which a piece of music is divided, shown on a score by vertical lines across the stave: "the opening bars of the first hymn"
   • ▪ a line or set of lyrics in a rap or hip-hop song: informal "he is undeniably one of the most talented and complex rappers spitting bars today"
   • 5. a partition in a court room, now usually notional, beyond which most people may not pass and at which an accused person stands: "the prisoner at the bar"
   • ▪ a rail marking the end of each chamber in the Houses of Parliament: British "he had to appear at the Bar of the House for a reprimand by the Speaker"
   • 6. the profession of barrister: "his dismissal from the Singapore Bar"
   • ▪ barristers collectively. British Similar barristersadvocatescounsel
   • ▪ lawyers collectively. North American
   • ▪ a particular court of law.

   verb

   • 1. fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars: "she bolted and barred the door" Similar boltlockfastenpadlocksecurelatchblockbarricadeobstructdeadlocksnecksnibOpposite unbar
   • 2. prevent or prohibit (someone) from doing something or from going somewhere: "she is barred from leaving the country" Similar prohibitdebarprecludeforbidbaninterdictinhibitexcludekeep outobstructhinderrestraincheckblockimpedestopenjoinestopOpposite admitaccept
   • ▪ forbid someone from undertaking (an activity): "the job she loved had been barred to her"
   • ▪ exclude (something) from consideration: "nothing is barred in the crime novel"
   • ▪ prevent or delay (an action) by objection.
   • 3. mark (something) with bars or stripes: "his face was barred with light"

   preposition

   • 1. except for: British "his kids were all gone now, bar one"
   • ▪ except the horses indicated (used when stating the odds). British

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French barre (noun), barrer (verb), of unknown origin.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › barBar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 3, 2012 · The meaning of BAR is a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening). How to use bar in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BAR definition: 1. a place where drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, are sold and drunk, or the area in such a…. Learn more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   bar noun (DRINKING PLACE) [ C ] a place, sometimes within a restaurant, where alcoholic drinks are served, or a long, high table in such a place along which people stand or sit while drinking: He used to just sit in a bar and listen to jazz. They sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › barBar - definition of bar by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A relatively long, straight, rigid piece of solid material used as a fastener, support, barrier, or structural or mechanical member. 2. a. A solid oblong block of a substance or combination of ingredients, such as soap or candy. b. A usually rectangular slice of any of various flat baked confections that are typically dense in texture. c.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   bar in British English. (bɑː ) noun. 1. a rigid usually straight length of metal, wood, etc, that is longer than it is wide or thick, used esp as a barrier or as a structural or mechanical part. a bar of a gate. 2. a solid usually rectangular block of any material. a bar of soap.

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   Bar definition: a relatively long, evenly shaped piece of some solid substance, as metal or wood, used as a guard or obstruction or for some mechanical purpose. See examples of BAR used in a sentence.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › barBar - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of bar. noun. a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon. “there were bars in the windows to prevent escape”. see more. noun. a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) “a bar of chocolate”. synonyms: cake.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbar noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of bar noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    BAR definition: 1. a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk, or the area behind the person serving the…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › barBar Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    a : a building or room where alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served. We went to a bar for a drink. — see also sports bar, tiki bar. b : a counter where alcoholic drinks are served. We sat at the restaurant's bar while we were waiting for a table. — see also cash bar, open bar, wet bar.