bar
//bɑːr//
Noun
A long, straight piece of metal, wood, or other rigid material, typically used as a fastening or obstruction
He placed an iron bar across the door to keep it shut.
An establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
We met at a bar downtown for drinks after work.
A counter in a restaurant, pub, or café across which drinks or food are served
She sat at the bar and ordered a coffee.
A solid block of a substance, such as soap or chocolate
She bought a bar of soap and a bar of chocolate.
A barrier or restriction to an action or advance
Lack of funding is a major bar to progress.
The profession of barrister or the legal profession collectively
She was called to the bar after completing her legal training.
A horizontal line or stripe, especially in heraldry
The coat of arms features three gold bars on a blue background.
A unit of pressure equivalent to 100,000 pascals
The atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 1 bar.
Verb
To fasten or secure with a bar or bars
He barred the door to keep intruders out.
To prevent or forbid someone from doing something or going somewhere
The security guard barred him from entering the building.
To mark with stripes or bands
The sunset barred the sky with shades of orange and pink.
Preposition
Except for; excluding
The museum is open every day bar Monday.