ETYM Old Eng. barre, French barre, from Late Lat. barra, W. bar the branch of a tree, bar, baren branch, Gael. and Irish barra bar.
1. A rigid piece of metal.
2. A rod of metal used to obstruct openings.
/> 3. (Usually in the plural) Jail.
4. A counter where one can purchase food or drink.
5. A submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore.
6. (Law) A railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried.
7. A unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter.
A unit of pressure equal to 0.99 atmospheres or 14.233 psi. + prikaži više

1. (chiefly British) Public house
2. An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed

ETYM French salon (cf. Italian salone), from French salle a large room, a hall, of German or Dutch origin.
A public bar, especially in the old West of the United States.

ETYM Old Eng. taverne, French taverne, from Latin taberna a hut, booth, tavern. Related to Table, Tabernacle.
A building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks.