Open Dictionary
Join now
mouse here to listen, click to choose/add more
Location: USA
Source: Learn That Word
Profile URL: www.learnthat.org
play again like it has problem

Are you a native English speaker? How do you pronounce this word?

Thank you for contributing!
upload mp3 file or record now it's easy, promised!

{%type%} Definitions

WordNet 3.0Copyright Princeton University
{%wordnet%}
Definitions.net
{%definitions_com%}

Videos

Click here to upload you own video for this word!
Short "hint"

n. - A defect in weaving that produces a distinct streak

edit
Usage examples (32)
  • The term barre chord simply refers to guitar chords that require the fretting multiple strings with a single finger.
  • The time she spent dancing or working at the barre was the only time she felt truly alive.
  • There is to be no bribing at the barre, Amos 5: 12.
  • Then you need to strum a clear-sounding barre chord.
...click for more
Tutoring comment
  • A "bar" is a rod or stick, a place where alcoholic drinks are served, a court of law, or a barrier. A "barre" is a wooden railing used for ballet practice. A "bahr" is a body of water.
add more
wordnik merriam-webster
The Open Dictionary of English is a collaborative project, based on Open Source materials, LearnThat resources, and partner APIs.
We give special thanks to our LearnThat volunteers, as well as Princeton University and Wiktionary for their Open Source word data. We're also grateful for the support given by Google, Wordnik.com, Dictionary.com, Stands4.com and YouTube, OEDILF.com, Kylescholz.com, Best-Practice.com, Forvo.com, as well as the generous Creative Commons community.

LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us or click here for instant support.

Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.