bar

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[bɑː]
n
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
a solid usually rectangular block of any material
a bar of soap
anything that obstructs or prevents
an offshore ridge of sand, mud, or shingle lying near the shore and parallel to it, across the mouth of a river, bay, or harbour, or linking an island to the mainland.an alluvial deposit in a stream, river, or lake
a counter or room where alcoholic drinks are served
a counter, room, or establishment where a particular range of goods, food, services, etc, are sold
a heel bar
a narrow band or stripe, as of colour or light
a heating element in an electric fire
(in England) the area in a court of law separating the part reserved for the bench and Queen's Counsel from the area occupied by junior barristers, solicitors, and the general publicSee Bar
the place in a court of law where the accused stands during his trial
the prisoner at the bar
a particular court of law
(in the House of Lords and House of Commons) the boundary where nonmembers wishing to address either House appear and where persons are arraigned
a plea showing that a plaintiff has no cause of action, as when the case has already been adjudicated upon or the time allowed for bringing the action has passed
anything referred to as an authority or tribunal
the bar of decency
Also called: measure a group of beats that is repeated with a consistent rhythm throughout a piece or passage of music. The number of beats in the bar is indicated by the time signature.another word for bar line
insignia added to a decoration indicating a second award.a strip of metal worn with uniform, esp to signify rank or as an award for service
a variant spelling of barre
See crossbar
See horizontal bar
part of the metal mouthpiece of a horse's bridle.the space between the horse's teeth in which such a part fits
either of two horny extensions that project forwards and inwards from the rear of the outer layer of a horse's hoof
See crowbar See glazing-bar
another name for bride
an ordinary consisting of a horizontal line across a shield, typically narrower than a fesse, and usually appearing in twos or threes
a superscript line ⁻ placed over a letter symbol to indicate, for example, a mean value or the complex conjugate of a complex number
vb
to fasten or secure with a bar
to bar the door
to shut in or out with or as if with barriers
to bar the entrances
to obstruct; hinder
the fallen tree barred the road
to prohibit; forbid
to bar a couple from meeting
to keep out; exclude
to bar a person from membership
to mark with a bar or bars
to prevent or halt (an action) by showing that the claimant has no cause
to mark off (music) into bars with bar lines
prep
except for
the best recital bar last night's