bar

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/bɑː/]

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1. bar (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.

Example: The window was protected by steel bars.

2. bar (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is ¹⁄₄ inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.

Example: Ancient Sparta used iron bars instead of handy coins in more valuable alloy, to physically discourage the use of money.

3. bar (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.

Example: bar of chocolate

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