Meaning & use
Push bar
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A horizontal bar mounted across the inside of a door that releases the latch when pressed, allowing quick exit in an emergency.
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Fire codes require public buildings to have a push bar on every exit door.
She shoved the push bar and the door swung open instantly.
A note on using this word
Also called a "panic bar" or "crash bar," this device is designed so a crowd can escape quickly without needing to grasp a handle or turn a knob.
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panic barcrash bar
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