barrar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abate verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
- bar noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
- dam noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
- debar verb To stop someone from entering somewhere or taking part in something.
- ruffle noun A gathered, frilled strip of fabric used as decoration on clothing.
Senses
barrar is used for these senses in English:
- abate To give no consideration to (something); to treat as an exception. [from late 16th c.]
- bar (transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
- bar (transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
- dam (transitive) To block the flow of water.
- debar (transitive) To exclude or shut out; to bar.
abate — full definition
- verb To become less strong or severe; to die down.
- verb (law) To cancel or bring a legal matter to an end.
bar — full definition
- noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
- noun A rigid piece of metal, wood, or similar material, much longer than it is wide.
- noun A block-shaped piece of a solid substance, especially soap or chocolate.
- noun Something that blocks or prevents progress; an obstacle.
- noun The legal profession, or the examination lawyers must pass to practise.
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