bar.

Of an activity where the result is known, but may be subject to change, due to it not being officially finished or announced.

To loosen mined ore in a cart using a bar in order to enable it to move through a chute.

Without exception; excluding nothing else of the same kind.

To barricade with bars.

To keep (someone or something) from entering.

A bend sinister or baton sinister in a coat of arms.

A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.

To fit (e.g. a window or door) with bars; to otherwise block or dam up.

To commit oneself to a challenge or task; to accept a responsibility; to acknowledge a fact.

Admission to practice in the courts.

to lower the standards of quality that are expected of or required for something.

To spend time drinking alcohol at the bar in a pub.

To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.

To set specific standards or expectations.