rebar

American  

[ree-bahr] / ˈriˌbɑr /

Or re-bar

noun

Building Trades Informal.

1. a steel bar or rod used to reinforce concrete.

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Etymology

Origin of rebar

1960–65, re(inforcing) bar

Example Sentences

Coming to the construction site was a good idea in theory, but now that he was there, the thought of nails and saws, raw concrete and rebar waiting to do all kinds of harm to his softer parts, was less appealing.

From Literature

He climbed a set of concrete steps to a higher floor where people worked on rebar with blowtorches.

From Literature

Once a hole is dug, a tall crane slowly slides in a rebar cage that resembles a wire mesh dinosaur spine so the hole can be filled with concrete.

From Los Angeles Times

The Indian steel industry is likely to report a 5%-6% on year gain in domestic volume in the three months ended December, while average prices of hot-rolled coil and rebar likely declined on quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, it remains a ruin—a mostly standing skeleton with steel rebar protruding from mangled concrete walls.

From The Wall Street Journal