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barre

BAR

bɑːr

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Syllable breakdown

barre

Sounds like

Sounds like 'bar'.

Dictionary meaning

The horizontal handrail used for support during ballet warm-up exercises.

History and origin

French — 'bar, rail'.

Examples

  • She spent an hour each morning working through her barre routine.

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