/bɑr/ (BAR)

Definitions

1. noun

a horizontal bar, especially one in a ballet studio for exercises, or a bar used as a handhold in gymnastics or climbing.

“She practiced her ballet poses on the barre.”

2. noun

a vertical bar used as a handhold in ballet, gymnastics, or climbing, especially one that is adjustable in height.

“The gymnast used the barre to swing from the beam.”

3. noun

a bar or rod that is fixed in a wall or ceiling, especially one used to support a heavy load.

“The architect specified a metal barre to support the weight of the floor above.”

4. noun

a type of railing or balustrade, especially one used to prevent people from falling off stairs.

“The staircase had a beautiful barre to protect users from accidents.”

5. noun

a beam or girder in a building, especially one that supports a heavy load.

“The construction team installed a steel barre to support the roof.”

6. noun

a long, thin piece of wood or other material, especially one used as a handhold or support.

“The carpenter used a barre as a temporary support for the heavy load.”

7. verb

to support or prop up with a barre or other object, especially in order to prevent something from falling or collapsing.

“The workers barre up the building with wooden beams to prevent it from collapsing.”