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Bar means something that stands in the way of something or keeps something from happening.

(noun)

A raised area of sand that prevents tidal forces from reaching the shore is an example of a bar.

The definition of a bar is something that is rectangular in shape.

(noun)

A piece of gold colored metal on a military uniform is an example of a bar.

A bar is defined as a rectangular counter where food and drinks are consumed, especially alcoholic drinks, or is a place of business where alcoholic drinks are served.

(noun)

The long part of the kitchen counter where stools are placed so people can eat there is an example of a bar.
A public meeting place where people go to drink beer and sometimes shoot pool or watch sports or dance is an example of a bar.

To bar is defined as to keep something from happening or to keep people from entering.

(verb)

When some cows on the road block traffic that is an example of bar.
When you close a door and place a thin metal block to secure it, that is an example of bar.

The definition of bar is the legal profession, or the railing which separates the spectators in a courtroom from the lawyers, judge, jury, and other court personnel.

(noun)

An example of bar is a state bar association which is an association that regulates the lawyers in a particular state.
An example of bar is when a person passes the exam after attending law school; passes the bar exam.

See bar in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any piece of wood, metal, etc. longer than it is wide or thick, often used as a barrier, fastening, lever, etc.
1. an oblong piece or mass of something solid: bar of soap, chocolate bar
2. any of various small metal strips worn to show military or other rank
a thing that blocks the way or prevents entrance, departure, or further movement; specif., sandbar
anything that hinders or prevents: illiteracy is a bar to success
a strip, stripe, band, or broad line, as of light or color
1. the railing enclosing the part of a law court where the judges or lawyers sit, or where prisoners are brought to trial
2. this part of the law court
1. a law court or system of courts
2. any place of judgment: the bar of public opinion
1. lawyers collectively
2. the legal profession
1. a counter at which alcoholic drinks and sometimes food are served
2. an establishment or room with such a counter
3. an article of furniture, often on wheels, from which drinks, etc. are served
barre
the mouthpiece of a horse's bit, or the part of a horse's mouth into which it is fitted
in lace making and other needlework, a loop or tie that connects parts of a pattern
Heraldry a horizontal stripe on a shield or bearing
Law
1. the defeat or nullifying of a claim or action
2. anything that brings this about
Music
1. a vertical line across a staff, dividing it into measures
2. a measure
3. double bar
Track & Field the horizontal bar used in the high jump or pole vault
Zool. either of the ends of the wall of a horse's hoof, curving inward toward the center of the sole

Origin: ME & OFr barre < ML barra, bar, barrier, prob. < Gaul *barros, the bushy end, akin to Ir bar, branch < IE *bhoros, cut wood < base *bher-, to cut with a sharp tool

transitive verb barred, barring

to fasten with or as with a bar
to obstruct by means of a bar or bars; shut off; close
to oppose, prevent, or forbid, as by legal action
to keep out; exclude: he was barred from the contest
to set aside: barring certain possibilities
to mark with stripes

excluding; excepting: the best bar none

noun

the basic unit of pressure in the CGS system, equal to the pressure of a force of one million dynes per square centimeter: abbrev. b
microbar

Origin: Ger < Gr baros, weight, akin to barys, heavy: see grave

1. barometer
2. barometric
barrel

Bible Baruch

Browning automatic rifle

See bar in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A relatively long, straight, rigid piece of solid material used as a fastener, support, barrier, or structural or mechanical member.
a. A solid oblong block of a substance, such as soap or candy.
b. A rectangular block of a precious metal.
Sports
a. A horizontal bar.
b. A horizontal rod that marks the height to be cleared in high jumping or pole vaulting.
A standard, expectation, or degree of requirement: a leader whose example set a high bar for others.
Something that impedes or prevents action or progress. See Synonyms at obstacle.
A ridge, as of sand or gravel, on a shore or streambed, that is formed by the action of tides or currents.
A narrow marking, as a stripe or band.
a. A narrow metal or embroidered strip worn on a military uniform indicating rank or service.
b. Chiefly British A small insignia worn on a military decoration indicating that it has been awarded an additional time.
Heraldry A pair of horizontal parallel lines drawn across a shield.
Law
a. The nullification, defeat, or prevention of a claim or action.
b. The process by which nullification, defeat, or prevention is achieved.
The railing in a courtroom enclosing the part of the room where the judges and lawyers sit, witnesses are heard, and prisoners are tried.
A place of judgment; a tribunal.
Law
a. Attorneys considered as a group.
b. The profession of law.
Music
a. A vertical line drawn through a staff to mark off a measure.
b. A measure.
Variant of barre.
a. A counter at which drinks, especially alcoholic drinks, and sometimes food, are served.
b. An establishment or room having such a counter.