flat bar
UK: /ˈflæt bɑː/
Definition

Definition of flat bar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
constructionTECH.long narrow piece of solid metal with a flat rectangular shapeTECH.
  • The welder cut a flat bar for the gate frame.
2.
transportationTECH.straight horizontal handle on a bicycle used for steeringTECH.
  • He swapped the drop handlebar for a flat bar on his bike.
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Expressions with flat

lie flatv.
rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
fall flatv.
fail completely or collapse
The plan to surprise her fell flat.
flat brokeadj.
having no money at all
After paying rent, I'm flat broke until my next paycheck.
flat outadv.
at maximum speed or effort
He was running flat out to catch the bus.
flat on one's backadj.
lying down with back on a surface
He was flat on his back after the fall.
battery is flatexp.
have no electrical power left in a battery
My phone won't turn on because the battery is flat!

Expressions with bar

bar noneadv.
without exception excluding nothing else of the same kind
She is the best player on the team bar none!
dive barn.
bar with a casual, rundown look, often popular with locals
We met at a dive bar after work.
high barn.
challenging standard or level to achieve
The competition set a high bar for all participants.
bar crawln.
tour of several bars in one evening, often on foot
They organized a bar crawl for his birthday, visiting five different pubs.
clear the barv.
meet or exceed a standard or expectation
She worked hard to clear the bar set by her predecessor.
lower the barv.
reduce the standards or expectations for something
The school decided to lower the bar for admissions.
raise the barv.
set higher standards or expectations
The new manager decided to raise the bar for the team's performance.
bar oneprep.
indicates all included except one specific item
Everyone bar one attended the meeting.
bar the doorv.
prevent entry or exit by blocking a door
He tried to bar the door to stop them from leaving.
belly up to the barv.
move forward and willingly take on a task or duty
It’s time to belly up to the bar and finish the project.

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Terms with flat bar included in their meaning

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benchv.
weightlifting
push a weighted bar upward while lying flat

Examples of flat bar in a sentence

  • The design specifies a 10‑millimeter aluminum flat bar along the edge.
  • He prefers a flat bar for better control on urban commutes.
  • The mechanic recommended switching to a wider flat bar for comfort.

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  1. French:barre plate, guidon plat, ...
  2. German:Flachstahl, gerader Lenker, ...
  3. Italian:barra piatta, manubrio dritto, ...
  4. Spanish:barra plana, manillar recto, ...
  5. Portuguese:barra chata, guiador reto, ...
  6. Chinese:扁钢, 平把, ...
  7. Japanese:フラットバー, ストレートハンドル, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرِيط مُسَطَّح, مِقْبَض مُسْتَقِيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:פַּס שָׁטוּחַ, כִּידוֹן יָשָׁר, ...
  10. Russian:полоса, прямой руль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:плоска смуга, пряме кермо, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्लैट बार, सीधा हैंडलबार, ...
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