Word: BARS
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Definition of BARS
- 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."
- 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."
- A cuboid piece of any solid commodity.
"bar of chocolate"
- To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
"Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."
- To prohibit.
"I couldn't get into the nightclub because I had been barred."
- To lock or bolt with a bar.
"bar the door"
- A non-SI unit of pressure equal to 100,000 pascals, approximately equal to atmospheric pressure at sea level.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bars" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "bars" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BARS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BARS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BARS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BARS:
- # the bars effect
- # master of bars
- # playing with bars
- # in terms of bars
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