noun a long, narrow piece of metal or wood
verb to block or obstruct
A unit of music; a measure; a segment of time in music
A vertical line used to group numbers or to represent a division operation
A legal profession or a group of lawyers; the legal profession as a whole
A place where alcoholic beverages are served; a counter or area in a restaurant where drinks are prepared and served
A long metal rod with weights attached at each end used for weightlifting exercises
In the writing world, 'bar' can refer to a legal barrier preventing certain information from being disclosed, such as attorney-client privilege.
Psychologists may use 'bar' to refer to a psychological barrier that prevents a person from progressing or achieving a certain goal.
For lawyers, 'bar' commonly refers to the bar association, which is a professional organization regulating the legal profession.
In the context of a bartender, 'bar' refers to the physical counter where drinks are prepared and served.
Accountants may use 'bar' to refer to a financial threshold that must be met or a standard that must be adhered to.