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Meaning of the word bar in English

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bar

US /bɑːr/
UK /bɑːr/
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Noun

1.

a long, rigid piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically used as a barrier, support, or fastener

Example:
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He lifted the heavy iron bar.
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The window had security bars.
Synonym:
rod pole beam rail barrier
2.

a counter or stand where alcoholic drinks are served

Example:
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Let's meet at the bar for a drink.
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The hotel has a cozy lounge bar.
Synonym:
pub tavern lounge saloon
3.

a small block of a solid substance

Example:
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She bought a bar of chocolate.
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He used a bar of soap to wash his hands.
Synonym:
block slab cake tablet
4.

a band or stripe

Example:
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The flag has three horizontal bars.
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He wore a uniform with a red bar on the sleeve.
Synonym:
stripe band streak line
5.

a counter or area where food is served, often self-service

Example:
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The hotel offers a breakfast bar.
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They have a great salad bar with fresh ingredients.
Synonym:
counter buffet station
6.

a unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals or approximately one atmosphere

Example:
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The diving equipment can withstand pressures up to 200 bar.
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The tire pressure should be around 2.5 bar.

Verb

to prevent or forbid the entry or movement of someone or something

Example:
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The police barred the road.
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He was barred from entering the building.
Synonym:
block obstruct hinder prevent forbid prohibit exclude ban
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