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johnson bar

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.51 in modern English

Syllables
john-son bar
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A corrugated metal bar used to reinforce concrete.

noun

A hand lever on various vehicles.

noun

A lever-dolly (similar to a crowbar) for moving heavy apparatus.

Etymology

The reinforcing bar was invented by A. L. Johnson of the St. Louis Expanded Metal Company.

Inflected Forms

Johnson bars (plural)

Questions

What does johnson bar mean?
A corrugated metal bar used to reinforce concrete.
Where does johnson bar come from?
The reinforcing bar was invented by A. L. Johnson of the St. Louis Expanded Metal Company.

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