zinc — meaning in English

English meaning

• bar noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
• zinc noun A bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.

Senses

zinc is used for these senses in English:

• bar The counter of such premises.
• bar (transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
• zinc (countable) A single atom of this element.

bar — full definition

1. noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
2. noun A rigid piece of metal, wood, or similar material, much longer than it is wide.
3. noun A block-shaped piece of a solid substance, especially soap or chocolate.
4. noun Something that blocks or prevents progress; an obstacle.
5. noun The legal profession, or the examination lawyers must pass to practise.

zinc — full definition

1. noun A bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.
2. verb To coat something with a protective layer of zinc.

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