Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

roo bar

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.09 in modern English

Syllables
roo bar
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A metal bar or framework of metal bars on the front of a vehicle to protect it during collisions with kangaroos or cattle.

Australian usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

Etymology

Usage

Inflected Forms

roo bars (plural) 'roo bar (alternative)

Synonyms

Questions

What does roo bar mean?
A metal bar or framework of metal bars on the front of a vehicle to protect it during collisions with kangaroos or cattle.
Where does roo bar come from?
Clipping of kangaroo bar.

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