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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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   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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   Learn the meanings and uses of the word bar in different contexts, such as a drinking place, a long piece, a unit of music, or a legal profession. See examples, synonyms, and related words for bar.

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

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   Learn the meaning of bar as a noun, verb, and preposition in English, with different senses and usage. Find out how to use bar in phrases, idioms, and expressions related to music, law, and more.

5. 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.

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

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word bar in different contexts, such as engineering, law, sports, music, and more. Find synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and examples of bar in sentences.

   1.	Bar - A Room Or Establishment Where ...
   2.	bar - a counter where you can obtain food ...
   3.	bar - a rigid piece of metal or wood;
   4.	bar - musical notation for a repeating ...
   5.	bar - an obstruction (usually metal) ...

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7. 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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › barBAR | 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.