breaker bar en · NOUN
Etymology
Open compound noun, break + -er + bar.
Meanings
- (qualifier:mechanical trades) A heavy-duty handle, typically long and with a nonratcheting head, that turns a socket to break loose nuts and bolts that are very tightly fastened.
- (qualifier:mechanical trades) A bar inside a hammer mill against which the milled material is thrown by the hammers; the material breaks upon hitting it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| breaker bars | Number=Plur | lexicographic |