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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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PubPub - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · A pub (short for public house) is a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term first appeared in the late 17th century, to differentiate private houses from those open to the public as alehouses, taverns and inns. [1] .

3. www.britannica.com › technology › barcodeBarcode | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 26, 2024 · barcode, a printed series of parallel bars or lines of varying width that is used for entering data into a computer system. The bars are typically black on a white background, and their width and quantity vary according to application.

4. www.britannica.com › technology › steelSteel - Billets, Bars, Rods | Britannica

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Bars are long products, usually of round, square, rectangular, or hexagonal cross section and of 12- to 50-millimetre diameter or equivalent. (Since bar mills are also capable of rolling small shaped products such as angles, flats, channels, fence posts, and tees, these products are sometimes called merchant bars.)

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › the barThe bar Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   6 days ago · The meaning of THE BAR is the profession of a lawyer. How to use the bar in a sentence.

6. www.geeksforgeeks.org › what-is-menu-barWhat is Menu Bar? - GeeksforGeeks

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   Jun 12, 2024 · A menu bar is a graphical control element that contains a set of menu titles, each of which can reveal a drop-down menu when clicked. It’s a common user interface component found in graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of software applications, typically positioned at the top of the application window.

7. www.voguehk.com › en › articleThe Best Bars Around Hong Kong Right Now -- July 2024

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   2 days ago · The Best Bars In Hong Kong Right Now. As one of Asia's nightlife capitals, Hong Kong boasts one of the most vibrant bar scenes in the region. Here, Vogue picks the best cocktail bars and watering holes of the moment. by Vogue Hong Kong. 4 Jul 2024. LIPS Cocktails & Theatre.

8. www.jmp.com › exploratory-data-analysis › bar-chartBar Chart | Introduction to Statistics | JMP

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   1 day ago · What is a bar chart? A bar chart shows the counts of values for levels of a categorical or nominal variable. How are bar charts used? Bar charts help you understand the levels of your variable and can be used to check for errors. What are some issues to think about? Bar charts are used for nominal or categorical data.