bar
A portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War.
A room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
“he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar”
A counter where you can obtain food or drink.
“he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar”
A heating element in an electric fire.
“an electric fire with three bars”
A horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises.
An obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal.
“it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar”
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”
A submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore.
“the boat ran aground on a submerged bar in the river”
(law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried.
“spectators were not allowed past the bar”
(meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter.
“unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per square centimeter”
The body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction.
“he was admitted to the bar in New Jersey”
The act of preventing.
“there was no bar against leaving”
A block of solid substance (such as soap or wax).
“a bar of chocolate”
Musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats.
“the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song”
A narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background.
“a green toad with small black stripes or bars”
Secure with, or as if with, bars.
“He barred the door”
Prevent from entering; keep out.
“He was barred from membership in the club”
Render unsuitable for passage.
“barricade the streets”
Expel, as if by official decree.