rebar

noun

re·​bar ˈrē-ˌbär How to pronounce rebar (audio)
plural rebar or rebars
: a steel rod with ridges for use in reinforced concrete

Examples of rebar in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

reinforcing bar

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rebar was in 1953

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“Rebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebar. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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