BAR as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • the act of preventing
   Synonym(s)
   • prevention (what does prevention mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • there was no bar against leaving
   • money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hindrance (what does hindrance mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • averting (what does averting mean?)
   • debarment (what does debarment mean?)
   • disqualification (what does disqualification mean?)
   • interception (what does interception mean?)
   • nonproliferation (what does nonproliferation mean?)
   • non-proliferation (what does non-proliferation mean?)
   • obviation (what does obviation mean?)
   • forestalling (what does forestalling mean?)
   • preclusion (what does preclusion mean?)
   • prophylaxis (what does prophylaxis mean?)
   • save (what does save mean?)
   • suppression (what does suppression mean?)
   • crushing (what does crushing mean?)
   • quelling (what does quelling mean?)
   • stifling (what does stifling mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • debar (what does debar mean?)
   • exclude (what does exclude mean?)
   • prevent (what does prevent mean?)
   • keep (what does keep mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a rigid piece of metal or wood
   • usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
   Usage Example(s)
   • there were bars in the windows to prevent escape
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • implement (what does implement mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • belaying pin (what does belaying pin mean?)
   • bolt (what does bolt mean?)
   • deadbolt (what does deadbolt mean?)
   • bolt (what does bolt mean?)
   • carpenter’s level (what does carpenter’s level mean?)
   • chinning bar (what does chinning bar mean?)
   • core (what does core mean?)
   • crossbar (what does crossbar mean?)
   • drawbar (what does drawbar mean?)
   • fret (what does fret mean?)
   • grab bar (what does grab bar mean?)
   • handlebar (what does handlebar mean?)
   • handspike (what does handspike mean?)
   • heaver (what does heaver mean?)
   • lever (what does lever mean?)
   • rail (what does rail mean?)
   • rotor (what does rotor mean?)
   • shackle (what does shackle mean?)
   • slice bar (what does slice bar mean?)
   • stabilizer bar (what does stabilizer bar mean?)
   • anti-sway bar (what does anti-sway bar mean?)
   • towel rail (what does towel rail mean?)
   • towel bar (what does towel bar mean?)
   • track (what does track mean?)
   • rail (what does rail mean?)
   • rails (what does rails mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
3. Meaning
   • an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal
   Usage Example(s)
   • it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
   • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
   • impediment (what does impediment mean?)
   • impedimenta (what does impedimenta mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a counter where you can obtain food or drink
   Usage Example(s)
   • he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • counter (what does counter mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cash bar (what does cash bar mean?)
   • oyster bar (what does oyster bar mean?)
   • salad bar (what does salad bar mean?)
   • snack bar (what does snack bar mean?)
   • snack counter (what does snack counter mean?)
   • buffet (what does buffet mean?)
   • soda fountain (what does soda fountain mean?)
   • sushi bar (what does sushi bar mean?)
   • wet bar (what does wet bar mean?)
   • wine bar (what does wine bar mean?)
5. Meaning
   • (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried
   Usage Example(s)
   • spectators were not allowed past the bar
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • railing (what does railing mean?)
   • rail (what does rail mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a heating element in an electric fire
   Usage Example(s)
   • an electric fire with three bars
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • heating element (what does heating element mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • support (what does support mean?)
8. Meaning
   • a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
   Synonym(s)
   • barroom (what does barroom mean?)
   • ginmill (what does ginmill mean?)
   • saloon (what does saloon mean?)
   • taproom (what does taproom mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • room (what does room mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • barrelhouse (what does barrelhouse mean?)
   • honky-tonk (what does honky-tonk mean?)
   • cocktail lounge (what does cocktail lounge mean?)
   • sawdust saloon (what does sawdust saloon mean?)
   • speakeasy (what does speakeasy mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a portable .30 caliber magazine-fed automatic rifle operated by gas pressure
   • used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War
   Synonym(s)
   • Browning automatic rifle (what does Browning automatic rifle mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) BAR is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • automatic rifle (what does automatic rifle mean?)
   • automatic (what does automatic mean?)
   • machine rifle (what does machine rifle mean?)
10. Meaning
    • a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
    Synonym(s)
    • cake (what does cake mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • a bar of chocolate
    Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • block (what does block mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • tablet (what does tablet mean?)
11. Meaning
    • musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
    Synonym(s)
    • measure (what does measure mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
    Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • musical notation (what does musical notation mean?)
12. Meaning
    • the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction
    Synonym(s)
    • legal community (what does legal community mean?)
    • legal profession (what does legal profession mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he was admitted to the bar in New Jersey
    Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • profession (what does profession mean?)
    • community (what does community mean?)
13. Meaning
    • a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore
    Usage Example(s)
    • the boat ran aground on a submerged bar in the river
    Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • ridge (what does ridge mean?)
    • barrier (what does barrier mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • sandbar (what does sandbar mean?)
    • sand bar (what does sand bar mean?)
14. Meaning
    • (meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter
    Usage Example(s)
    • unfortunately some writers have used bar for one dyne per square centimeter
    Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • pressure unit (what does pressure unit mean?)

BAR as VERB

1. Meaning
   • prevent from entering
   • keep out
   Synonym(s)
   • debar (what does debar mean?)
   • exclude (what does exclude mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He was barred from membership in the club
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • forbid (what does forbid mean?)
   • prohibit (what does prohibit mean?)
   • interdict (what does interdict mean?)
   • proscribe (what does proscribe mean?)
   • veto (what does veto mean?)
   • disallow (what does disallow mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • exclusion (what does exclusion mean?)
   • debarment (what does debarment mean?)
   • prevention (what does prevention mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
2. Meaning
   • secure with, or as if with, bars
   Usage Example(s)
   • He barred the door
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fasten (what does fasten mean?)
   • fix (what does fix mean?)
   • secure (what does secure mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • unbar (what does unbar mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
3. Meaning
   • render unsuitable for passage
   Synonym(s)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • block the way
   • barricade the streets
   • stop the busy road
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • obstruct (what does obstruct mean?)
   • obturate (what does obturate mean?)
   • impede (what does impede mean?)
   • occlude (what does occlude mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • close up (what does close up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • shut off (what does shut off mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • close off (what does close off mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • plug (what does plug mean?)
   • stopper (what does stopper mean?)
   • stopple (what does stopple mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • blocking (what does blocking mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   • roadblock (what does roadblock mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
4. Meaning
   • expel, as if by official decree
   Synonym(s)
   • banish (what does banish mean?)
   • relegate (what does relegate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was banished from his own country
   Hypernyms(s) bar is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • expel (what does expel mean?)
   • throw out (what does throw out mean?)
   • kick out (what does kick out mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • spike (what does spike mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • relegation (what does relegation mean?)
   • banishment (what does banishment mean?)
   • proscription (what does proscription mean?)