BAR
/bɑː/
3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BAR
noun
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A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
"The window was protected by steel bars."
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A solid metal object with uniform (round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular) cross-section; in the US its smallest dimension is 1/4 inch or greater, a piece of thinner material being called a strip.
"Ancient Sparta used iron bars instead of handy coins in more valuable alloy, to physically discourage the use of money."
verb
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To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
"Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."
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To prohibit.
"I couldn't get into the nightclub because I had been barred."
preposition
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Except, other than, besides.
"He invited everyone to his wedding bar his ex-wife."
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Denotes the minimum odds offered on other horses not mentioned by name.
"Leg At Each Corner is at 3/1, Lost My Shirt 5/1, and it's 10/1 bar."
noun
- A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
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Anagrams of BAR
arb5
bra5
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About the word BAR
Is "BAR" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BAR" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BAR" worth?
In Scrabble, "BAR" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "BAR" mean?
A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
What are the anagrams of "BAR"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BAR: ARB, BRA.