unbar

[ uhn-bahr ]

/ ʌnˈbɑr /

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verb (used with object), un·barred, un·bar·ring.

to remove a bar or bars from; open; unlock; unbolt: to unbar a door.

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unbacked, unbalance, unbalanced, unbalanced translocation, unballasted, unbar, unbarbed, unbarred, unbated, unbearable, unbeatable

Origin of unbar

First recorded in 1300–50, unbar is from the Middle English word unbarren. See un-², bar¹

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Examples from the Web for unbar

That one, instead of standing his ground, was seeking to reach and unbar the corridor door.
Warrior of the Dawn|Howard Carleton Browne
With a shout of delight I made to unbar the gate, but Firestone laid a detaining hand on my arm.
The Young Cavalier|Percy F. Westerman
With no little consternation, the alcalde hastened to unbar the door.
In the Footprints of the Padres|Charles Warren Stoddard
"Go down and unbar the door and swing it partly open," said Poke Stover.
For the Liberty of Texas|Edward Stratemeyer

"You must unbar them yourself, Master Nowell," replied Nicholas.
The Lancashire Witches|William Harrison Ainsworth

British Dictionary definitions for unbar

unbar

/ (ʌnˈbɑː) /

verb -bars, -barring or -barred (tr)

to take away a bar or bars from

to unfasten bars, locks, etc, from (a door); open

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unbar

verb (used with object), un·barred, un·bar·ring.

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Origin of unbar

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British Dictionary definitions for unbar

unbar

verb -bars, -barring or -barred (tr)