Meaning & use

metal bar

noun·Everyday

A long, rigid piece of solid metal, used in construction, exercise equipment, or as a simple tool.

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Workers used a metal bar to pry the stuck crate open.

He lifted the metal bar slowly, adding more weight with each set.

A note on using this word

Metal bar is a general, literal term; specific types include a crowbar, rebar, or the barbell used in weightlifting.

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