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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.

Origin of unbar

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

Words nearby unbar

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

Example sentences 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