Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bar stock

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English

Syllables
bar -s-tock
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Portions of metal (stock) in the form of bars, suitable for machining (such as turning) or fabrication (such as welding). It comes in standard cross-sections and certain lengths, such as 6 to 12 feet.

Uncountable

Etymology

From bar + stock.

Usage

Inflected Forms

barstock (alternative)

Phrases

bar work

Frequently Paired Words

barfeeder bar work structural steel

Questions

What does bar stock mean?
Portions of metal (stock) in the form of bars, suitable for machining (such as turning) or fabrication (such as welding). It comes in standard cross-sections and certain lengths, such as 6 to 12 feet.
Where does bar stock come from?
From bar + stock.

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