noun
rebar
REE-bar/rˈibˌɑr/
Steel rod used to strengthen concrete.
The steel rebar reinforces the partly poured concrete column.
Etymology
Rebar shortens 'reinforced bar,' with re representing reinforced rather than 'again.' The name identifies the steel bar by its strengthening role inside concrete.
In context
connect the tubes to a 6.2 km long undersea tunnel the engineers decide to divide each tube into eight sections to guarantee their Precision they strap 1,100 tons of steel rebar into a frame structure
More examples
- The plans call for half-inch rebar in the foundation.
- She cuts the rebar to fit the narrow footing.
- Steel wire holds the rebar cage together.
Forms
rebar · rebars
Similar words
- reinforcement
- Broader term for strengthening materials, including rods and steel mesh.
- bar
- A solid, elongated piece, not necessarily steel or concrete reinforcement.