stång — meaning in English

English meaning

• bar noun A place that sells alcoholic drinks to be consumed on the premises, or the counter inside it.
• crossbar noun A bar that lies horizontally across something, such as a door or gate.
• rod noun A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.
• shaft noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.

Senses

stång is used for these senses in English:

• bar A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
• bar (transitive) To obstruct the passage of (someone or something).
• bar (transitive) To lock or bolt with a bar.
• bar To imprint or paint with bars, to stripe.
• crossbar The top tube of a bicycle frame.
• rod A straight bar that unites moving parts of a machine, for holding parts together as a connecting rod or for transferring power as a driveshaft.

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 practice.

crossbar — full definition

1. noun A bar that lies horizontally across something, such as a door or gate.
2. noun The horizontal bar forming the top of a goal in sports such as football or hockey.
3. noun The horizontal tube running between the seat and handlebars on a bicycle frame.

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