| bar code |
a set of vertical bars of varying widths containing coded information that can be read by an optical scanner, usu. printed on the labels of consumer goods, on mail, and the like. (Cf. Universal Product Code.) |
| bard |
in ancient Celtic times, a person who composed and recited or sang epic poetry. [2 definitions] |
| bare |
lacking clothing or covering; naked. [6 definitions] |
| bareback |
on the back of a horse, donkey, or the like, without a saddle. |
| barefaced |
with no covering over the face. [3 definitions] |
| barefoot |
with nothing on the feet. [2 definitions] |
| barehanded |
without any sort of aid in hand, such as a weapon or tool. [2 definitions] |
| bareheaded |
without a covering for the head; hatless. |
| barelegged |
with the legs mostly uncovered. |
| barely |
only just; hardly. [2 definitions] |
| barf |
(slang) to vomit. [2 definitions] |
| bargain |
an agreement that contains the terms of a transaction or exchange. [6 definitions] |
| bargain basement |
a basement floor in a department store where items are sold at greatly reduced prices. |
| bargain counter |
a counter in a store that is stocked with items to be sold at reduced prices. |
| bargain for |
take into account; expect. |
| bargaining chip |
something that can be used in negotiating or making deals, esp. if likely to yield an advantage. |
| bargain on |
to anticipate. [2 definitions] |
| barge |
a large, long, flat-bottomed boat that is used for carrying freight. [4 definitions] |
| barge in |
to interrupt or intrude, esp. clumsily or impolitely. |
| bar graph |
a graph in which numerical values of data are represented by bars of equal widths but varying lengths, also known as a bar chart. |
| barhop |
(informal) to drink at a series of bars during the course of a given period, esp. during an evening. |