spärr — meaning in English

English meaning

• barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
• keeper noun Someone or something worth holding on to.
• sear verb To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

Senses

spärr is used for these senses in English:

• barrier A structure that bars passage.
• keeper A part of a mechanism that catches or retains another part, for example the part of a door lock that fits in the frame and receives the bolt.
• sear Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled.

barrier — full definition

1. noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.

keeper — full definition

1. noun Someone or something worth holding on to.
2. noun A person responsible for guarding, maintaining, or looking after something, such as a gamekeeper or zookeeper.
3. noun Short for goalkeeper, the player who defends the goal in football, hockey, and similar sports.
4. noun A fruit or vegetable that stays fresh for a long time without spoiling.

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