barre

Definitions of barre
  1. noun
    steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
    synonyms: gouvernail
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    gouvernail
    a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
    type of:
    commande de direction, gouverne
    a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
  2. noun
    a horizontal bar that goes across something
  3. noun
    a long thin implement made of metal or wood
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    canne à pêche
    a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
    mât
    a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
    pivot
    a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
    manche
    a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
    axe, essieu
    a shaft on which a wheel rotates
    gaffe
    a long pole used to propel or guide a barge
    perche de microphone
    a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
    vilebrequin
    a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
    espar
    a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
    type of:
    instrument, outil
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  4. noun
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
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    levier
    a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum
    rails, voie ferrée
    a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
    leviers combinés
    a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum
    pied-de-biche, pied-de-chèvre, pince monseigner
    a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
    démareur
    a lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
    pédale
    a lever that is operated with the foot
    pied-de-biche, pied-de-chèvre, pince monseigner
    a lever with a pointed projection that serves as a fulcrum; used to roll heavy wheels
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    instrument, outil
    instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
  5. noun
    a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore
    synonyms: traverse
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    barrière
    anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
    arête, crête
    a long narrow natural elevation or striation
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