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Generalized form of recursion
Bar recursion is a generalized form of recursion developed by C. Spector in his 1962 paper. It is related to bar induction in the same fashion that primitive
Bar_recursion
Subroutine call performed as final action of a procedure
tail recursive, which is a special case of direct recursion. Tail recursion (or tail-end recursion) is particularly useful, and is often easy to optimize
Tail_call
2019 novel by Blake Crouch
Recursion is a thriller science fiction novel by American writer Blake Crouch, first published in the United States in June 2019 by the Crown Publishing
Recursion_(Crouch_novel)
Technique for defining number-theoretic functions by recursion
course-of-values recursion is a technique for defining number-theoretic functions by recursion. In a definition of a function f by course-of-values recursion, the
Course-of-values_recursion
Arithmetical concept
can be given a Dialectica interpretation by extending system T with bar recursion. The Dialectica interpretation has been used to build a model of Girard's
Dialectica_interpretation
In programming languages, the object or class the currently running code belongs to
recursion, and means that these methods can be overridden by derived classes or objects. By contrast, direct named recursion or anonymous recursion of
This_(computer_programming)
Mathematical theorem
In mathematics, the transfinite recursion theorem says a function can be defined using a recursion over a well-ordered set; for example, N {\displaystyle
Transfinite_recursion_theorem
Programming language family
storage management, dynamic typing, conditionals, higher-order functions, recursion, the self-hosting compiler, and the read–eval–print loop. The name LISP
Lisp_(programming_language)
Type of grammar for describing formal languages
parsing, left recursion must be eliminated. Direct recursion, be that left or right, is important in context-free grammars, because there recursion is the only
Parsing_expression_grammar
Arithmetic notation system
same operations already exist without being limited to a fixed number of recursions, notably Knuth's up-arrow notation and hyperoperation notation. Mathematical
Cutler's_bar_notation
Alternate way to define a function in APL
new-lines, wherein ⍺ denotes the left argument and ⍵ the right, and ∇ denotes recursion (function self-reference). For example, the function PT tests whether
Direct_function
Functions in computability theory
{\displaystyle f({\bar {u}})=h(g_{1}({\bar {u}}),g_{2}({\bar {u}}),\dots ,g_{m}({\bar {u}}))} is as well); and the results of limited (primitive) recursion applied
Grzegorczyk_hierarchy
Web browser developed by Google
performed poorly on recursion-intensive benchmarks, such as those of Google, because the Mozilla team had not implemented recursion-tracing yet. Two weeks
Google_Chrome
One That I Want" from Grease.[citation needed] "recursion( see it )" shows a "Did you mean: recursion", linking to the same search over and over again
List_of_Google_Easter_eggs
Computer memory management methodology
other subroutines. The automatic allocation of local variables makes recursion possible, to a depth limited by available memory. Garbage collection is
Memory_management
Formal system in mathematical logic
such as products, coproducts or natural numbers (System T) or even full recursion (like PCF). In contrast, systems that introduce polymorphic types (like
Simply_typed_lambda_calculus
Basic operation in the Minimalist Program
to form a new syntactic unit (a set). Merge also has the property of recursion in that it may be applied to its own output: the objects combined by Merge
Merge_(linguistics)
Conditional operator in computer programming
has no value semantics – though it may yet bear on whether an infinite recursion terminates, or have other performance implications (in a functional language
Ternary_conditional_operator
American mathematician (1926–2026)
D. at the University of Chicago in 1956 for his dissertation "k-fold recursion and well-ordering". He was a student of Saunders Mac Lane. The Howard
William_Alvin_Howard
Declaration of an identifier in computer programming
languages that require declaration before use; it is necessary for mutual recursion in such languages, as it is impossible to define such functions (or data
Forward_declaration
Humor that alludes to itself
in English derived from Greek Meta-reference – Type of self reference Recursion – Process of repeating items in a self-similar way Self-reference – Sentence
Self-referential_humor
General-purpose programming language
commonly provide tail call optimization to allow for extensive use of recursion without stack overflow problems. Limitations in JVM bytecode complicate
Scala_(programming_language)
American television series
ninth season of the animated series Archer, "Danger Island". A fictional recursion occurs in "The Sultan of Swat" in which – while waiting for the Boeing
Tales_of_the_Gold_Monkey
Russian nested wooden toy created in 1890
of wood. Rather, they are produced using a lathe equipped with a balance bar, four heavy 2 foot (0.61 m) long distinct types of chisels (hook, knife,
Matryoshka_doll
American theoretical physicist
Britto on a method calculating scattering amplitudes known as the BCFW recursion relations. Witten has been honored with numerous awards including a MacArthur
Edward_Witten
more advanced concepts that are occasionally needed: concurrency and recursion. Hierarchy is the most fundamental of all of the Warnier/Orr constructs
Warnier/Orr_diagram
Formalism to describe programming languages
personal part followed by a name part (this rule illustrates the use of recursion in BNFs, covering the case of people who use multiple first and middle
Backus–Naur_form
Axiomatic set theories based on the principles of mathematical constructivism
{\displaystyle g(Sn)=f(g(n))} . This iteration- or recursion principle is akin to the transfinite recursion theorem, except it is restricted to set functions
Constructive_set_theory
Fractal named after mathematician Benoit Mandelbrot
connectedness locus has also been studied; here one considers the two-parameter recursion z ↦ z 3 + 3 k z + c {\displaystyle z\mapsto z^{3}+3kz+c} , whose two critical
Mandelbrot_set
2010 film by Christopher Nolan
and the splinter suffix -ception, which refer to layering, nesting, or recursion, in reference to the movie's key element of a "dream within a dream".
Inception
Programming language used in Texas Instruments calculators
pausing execution and they cannot store specific results into variables. Recursion is possible. A program can be called from within itself or from within
TI-BASIC
Theory proposed by Roger Penrose
in twistor space. Another key development was the introduction of BCFW recursion. This has a natural formulation in twistor space that in turn led to remarkable
Twistor_theory
Algorithm that estimates unknowns from a series of measurements over time
above system is known as the inverse Wiener-Hopf factor. The backward recursion is the adjoint of the above forward system. The result of the backward
Kalman_filter
Probability distribution
p-\ln(1-(1-p)e^{t})} The cumulants κ r {\displaystyle \kappa _{r}} satisfy the recursion κ r + 1 = q δ κ r δ q , r = 1 , 2 , … {\displaystyle \kappa _{r+1}=q{\frac
Geometric_distribution
Statistical model for 2D crystals
dislocations) is now covered in a renormalized (reduced) elasticity. The recursion relation for elasticity and fugacity are: d Y − 1 ( l ) d l = 3 2 π y
KTHNY_theory
Mathematical model for sequential decision making under uncertainty
{\displaystyle V^{*}} which satisfies the value iteration (Bellman equation) recursion V ∗ ( s ) = max a E [ R a ( s , s ′ ) + γ V ∗ ( s ′ ) ] {\displaystyle
Markov_decision_process
Topics referred to by the same term
or a generic term for, USB flash drives Turing jump, an operator in recursion theory Jump discontinuity, a change in value of a mathematical function
Jump
Interpreted server-side scripting language
supported, but loops are not natively supported and can only be done by recursion using include or using HTTP redirect. The simple design of the language
Server_Side_Includes
Solutions of the Laplace equation in spherical polar coordinates
y)z^{a}} , the Laplace equation is easily seen to be equivalent to the recursion formula p a + 2 = − ( ∂ x 2 + ∂ y 2 ) p a ( a + 2 ) ( a + 1 ) {\displaystyle
Solid_harmonics
Set of rules defining correctly structured programs
x == 0: bar() else: baz(x) foo(x - 1) it would cause the last line to always be executed, even when x is 0, resulting in an endless recursion. While both
Python_syntax_and_semantics
he can be charismatic. Church explains they are experiencing a form a recursion within the Epsilon unit, where the computer tries many different iterations
List_of_Red_vs._Blue_episodes
Special functions
harmonics can be explicitly calculated by several methods. The obvious recursion relation results from repeatedly applying the raising or lowering operators
Spin-weighted spherical harmonics
Spin-weighted_spherical_harmonics
Algorithm to smooth data points
normal equation matrix. The calculation is further simplified by using recursion to build orthogonal Gram polynomials. The whole calculation can be coded
Savitzky–Golay_filter
Result in modular arithmetic
modulo powers of p as long as the denominator is not a multiple of p, the recursion from rk (roots mod pk) to rk+1 (roots mod pk+1) can be expressed in a
Hensel's_lemma
Association of one output to each input
successor, and projection functions via the operators composition, primitive recursion, and minimization. Although defined only for functions from integers to
Function_(mathematics)
Israeli military operation against Syria
men in Daraa". SOHR. 4 November 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026. "New recursion: Israeli forces infiltrate Khan Arnaba and arrest four members of a family"
Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present)
Israeli_invasion_of_Syria_(2024–present)
Statistical hypothesis test
but the smallest n {\displaystyle n} . However, there is an efficient recursion for the distribution of T + {\displaystyle T^{+}} . Define u n ( t + )
Wilcoxon_signed-rank_test
Class of problems solvable in polynomial time
and Cook, who define polynomial-time computable functions using a safe recursion scheme, providing a machine-independent, structural definition within
P_(complexity)
Type of error correcting code
the physical channel into virtual outer channels. When the number of recursions becomes large, the virtual channels tend to either have high reliability
Polar_code_(coding_theory)
Dialect of the Lisp programming language on the Java platform
persistent data structures. As a functional language, emphasis is placed on recursion and higher-order functions instead of side-effect-based looping. Automatic
Clojure
Value that is not changed during execution
languages since they favour programming styles with no side-effect (e.g., recursion) or make most declarations immutable by default, such as ML. Purely functional
Constant (computer programming)
Constant_(computer_programming)
Selection of items from a set
+ X)n, one can use (in addition to the basic cases already given) the recursion relation ( n k ) = ( n − 1 k − 1 ) + ( n − 1 k ) , {\displaystyle {\binom
Combination
Mathematical transform that expresses a function of time as a function of frequency
This is essentially the Hankel transform. Moreover, there is a simple recursion relating the cases n + 2 and n allowing to compute, e.g., the three-dimensional
Fourier_transform
Linguistic research program proposed by Noam Chomsky
Press. Chomsky, Noam. 2007. Approaching UG From Below. In Interfaces + Recursion = Language?, eds. Uli Sauerland and Hans Martin Gärtner, 1–29. New York:
Minimalist_program
Script written for an operating system shell
those abilities, self-writing and self-modifying code, techniques like recursion, direct memory access, various types of sorting and more, which are difficult
Shell_script
Wine producer in the Bordeaux region of France
Carl Hamilton and journalist Erik Ponti. In Blake Crouch's 2019 novel Recursion, Marcus Slade and Helena share a bottle of '47 Cheval Blanc to celebrate
Château_Cheval_Blanc
Programming language feature
list is returned while the old is left intact.) The Haskell sample uses recursion to traverse the list, while the C sample uses iteration. Again, this is
First-class_function
Programming pattern
that attempt to solve some smaller part of the problem; in this case recursion continues until the command is processed, or the entire tree has been
Chain-of-responsibility pattern
Chain-of-responsibility_pattern
General-purpose programming language
documentation. Retrieved 30 April 2026. van Rossum, Guido (22 April 2009). "Tail Recursion Elimination". Neopythonic.blogspot.be. Archived from the original on 19
Python_(programming_language)
Late 1980s programmable handheld computer
programmable timers and subroutine calls with parameter passing and recursion. It was also HP's first calculator based on the Saturn processor, later
HP-71B
primitive recursion A form of recursion where a function is defined in terms of itself, using simpler cases, with a base case to stop the recursion. primitive
Glossary_of_logic
Set of points on a line segment with certain topological properties
imagining a bar, perhaps of lightweight metal, in which the bar's matter "curdles" by iteratively shifting towards its extremities. As the bar's segments
Cantor_set
British and American linguist
Geoffrey K.; Scholz, Barbara C. (26 March 2010), "6. Recursion and the infinitude claim", Recursion and Human Language, De Gruyter Mouton, pp. 111–138,
Geoffrey_K._Pullum
Computer command line program
process recursively until all the pages have been downloaded or a maximum recursion depth specified by the user has been reached. The downloaded pages are
Wget
Compiler that optimizes generated code
subroutine. This can often share code for subroutine set-up and sometimes tail-recursion. Trampolines Many[citation needed] CPUs have smaller subroutine call instructions
Optimizing_compiler
Estimation method that minimizes the mean square error
sparse systems conjugate gradient method is more effective. Levinson recursion is a fast method when C Y {\displaystyle C_{Y}} is also a Toeplitz matrix
Minimum mean square error estimator
Minimum_mean_square_error_estimator
Class of numerical methods
^{k-1}}{(k-1)!}}d\theta ,\quad k\geq 1.} These functions satisfy the recursion relation φ k + 1 ( z ) = φ k ( z ) − φ k ( 0 ) z , k ≥ 0. {\displaystyle
Exponential_integrator
2000 Japanese TV series or program
head becomes gigantic and Popee cuts it open with a chainsaw revealing a recursion of the same scene. Popee repeats the recusion over and over again until
Popee_the_Performer
Middle quantile of a data set or probability distribution
Tukey's ninther, which is the median of three rule applied with limited recursion: if A is the sample laid out as an array, and med3(A) = med(A[1], A[n/2]
Median
How software progresses through its implementation
control returns to after the call, line 7. void foo() { printf("Hi"); } void bar() { foo(); printf("Done"); } A branch command moves the point of execution
Control_flow
Concerned with the notion of stability in model theory
{\displaystyle \phi ({\bar {x}},{\bar {y}})} and two infinite sequences of tuples A = ( a ¯ i : i ∈ N ) {\displaystyle A=({\bar {a}}_{i}:i\in \mathbb {N}
Stable_theory
Programming language with English-like syntax
These other features included: Free-form code User-defined functions Recursion Locale-based processing Support for extended character sets such as Unicode
COBOL
Method of notation of very large integers
if we start from n = 1 even for 3 ≤ b ≤ 9,999,999,999. Primitive recursion Cutler's bar notation Steinhaus–Moser notation For more details, see Powers of
Knuth's_up-arrow_notation
Technique invented by Paul Cohen for proving consistency and independence results
interpretations, and x ˇ {\displaystyle {\check {x}}} may be defined by transfinite recursion. With ∅ {\displaystyle \varnothing } the empty set, α + 1 {\displaystyle
Forcing_(mathematics)
Mathematical technique used in proof theory
elimination). ACA0, arithmetical comprehension. ATR0, arithmetical transfinite recursion. Martin-Löf type theory with arbitrarily many finite level universes.
Ordinal_analysis
Numerical technique
one-dimensional adaptive quadratures to multi-dimensional integrals. On each recursion step the integral and the error are estimated using a plain Monte Carlo
Monte_Carlo_integration
Mathematical method in calculus
the integration by parts formula, would clearly result in an infinite recursion and lead nowhere. Although a useful rule of thumb, there are exceptions
Integration_by_parts
Form of mathematical proof
Mathematical induction in this extended sense is closely related to recursion. Mathematical induction is an inference rule used in formal proofs, and
Mathematical_induction
About mathematical functions
proposition] holds", and lastly how to cast it into the choice function. Recursion theory and computability: But the unexpected outcome of Hilbert's and
History of the function concept
History_of_the_function_concept
Part of speech
cases, C can appear as the complement of V or D many times. However, CP-recursion in two tiers or CP appearing as an immediate complement of maximal projection
Complementizer
proved (with Robert I. Soare) the low basis theorem, with applications to recursion theory and reverse mathematics Steven E. Jones (Ph.D. 1978) – physicist
List of Vanderbilt University people
List_of_Vanderbilt_University_people
Axioms for the natural numbers
{\displaystyle \forall {\bar {y}}{\Bigg (}{\bigg (}\varphi (0,{\bar {y}})\land \forall x{\Big (}\varphi (x,{\bar {y}})\Rightarrow \varphi (S(x),{\bar {y}}){\Big )}{\bigg
Peano_axioms
Type system used in computer programming and mathematics
disastrous effect on the system as outlined below. The original paper shows recursion can be realized by a combinator f i x : ∀ α . ( α → α ) → α {\displaystyle
Hindley–Milner_type_system
Divergent sum of positive unit fractions
probability that two items are ever compared with each other, throughout the recursion, as a function of the number of other items that separate them in the
Harmonic_series_(mathematics)
Features in Haskell programming language
integer 1 (one). For all other cases the third line is tried. This is the recursion, and executes the function again until the base case is reached. Using
Haskell_features
Root-finding algorithm for polynomials
polynomials. The H polynomials are defined as the solution to the implicit recursion H ( 0 ) ( z ) = P ′ ( z ) {\displaystyle H^{(0)}(z)=P^{\prime }(z)} and
Jenkins–Traub_algorithm
Conformal field theory on a 2D spacetime
functions that can be efficiently computed using Alexei Zamolodchikov's recursion relations. If one of the four fields is degenerate, then the corresponding
Two-dimensional conformal field theory
Two-dimensional_conformal_field_theory
Differential equation containing derivatives with respect to only one variable
equations for generating integrable equations, to find its Lax pairs, recursion operators, Bäcklund transform, and finally finding exact analytic solutions
Ordinary differential equation
Ordinary_differential_equation
Synthesis of audio using a digital waveguide
lines to represent the geometry of the waveguide which are closed by recursion, digital filters to represent the frequency-dependent losses and mild
Digital_waveguide_synthesis
Quantum field theory enjoying conformal symmetry
conformal symmetry, and known in principle. To compute them, there are recursion relations and integrable techniques. Using the OPE O 1 ( x 1 ) O 4 ( x
Conformal_field_theory
Indian inventions
(PDF) on 7 September 2008. Retrieved 5 March 2008. Kulkarni, Amba (2007). Recursion and Combinatorial Mathematics in Chandashaastra (Preprint). arXiv:math/0703658
List of Indian inventions and discoveries
List_of_Indian_inventions_and_discoveries
Recursive integer sequence
{\displaystyle {\frac {(2n)!}{n!}}=2^{n}(2n-1)!!=(4n-2)!!!!\,.} Applying the recursion with C0 = 1 gives the result. This proof is based on the Dyck words interpretation
Catalan_number
Standard system of axiomatic set theory
Halbeisen 2011, pp. 62–63. Fraenkel, Bar-Hillel & Lévy 1973 Kunen 1980, p. 10. Hatcher 1982, p. 138, def. 1. Fraenkel, Bar-Hillel & Lévy 1973. Shoenfield 2001
Zermelo–Fraenkel_set_theory
Intellectual isolation through internet algorithms
(September 2018). "Redefining Filter Bubbles as (Escapable) Socio-Technical Recursion". Sociological Research Online. 23 (3): 637–654. doi:10.1177/1360780418763824
Filter_bubble
Systematic classification of 12 related enumerative problems concerning two finite sets
{\displaystyle \textstyle \{{n \atop x}\}} . Its value can be described using a recursion relation or using generating functions, but unlike binomial coefficients
Twelvefold_way
Details in the emission spectrum of an atom
{1}{\ell \left(\ell +{\frac {1}{2}}\right)(\ell +1)}}} by Kramers–Pasternack recursion relations (named after Hans Kramers and Simon Pasternack) and ⟨ L ⋅ S
Fine_structure
American computer scientist and mathematician (born 1938)
the article in issue No. 33 (June 1957). To demonstrate the concept of recursion, Knuth intentionally referred "Circular definition" and "Definition, circular"
Donald_Knuth
Method for representing or encoding numbers
2010. Kadvany, John (December 2007). "Positional Value and Linguistic Recursion". Journal of Indian Philosophy. 35 (5–6): 487–520. doi:10.1007/s10781-007-9025-5
Positional_notation
Database management system
file-based script steps, script error logging, while calculation function, SetRecursion calculation function, new managed security access privilege, new manage
FileMaker
2014 edition of the C++ programming language standard
definitions must be available to the translation unit that uses them. Recursion can be used with a function of this type, but the recursive call must
C++14
BAR RECURSION
BAR RECURSION
Female
English
English short form of Greek Barbara, BARB means "foreign; strange."
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English, Gaelic
Boar; Place Name; Where Birches Grow; One who Sings Ballads; Earth; Land
Male
English
Short form of English Bartholomew, BART means "son of Talmai."
Male
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name BAO means "protection."
Boy/Male
British, Danish, English, German, Scandinavian, Swedish
Divine Bear; Strong Boar; Brave Boar
Boy/Male
Australian, German
Bear; Courageous
Boy/Male
Anglo Saxon
Boar.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Stephanus, ESTÉBAN means "crown."
Female
Hebrew
(בָּרָה) Hebrew name BARA means "to choose."
Male
Egyptian
, a prophet and priest of Amen-Ra.
Boy/Male
Irish English
Bard; travelling musician/singer.
Male
English
Short form of English Basil, BAS means "king" or "basil (the herb)."
Male
Yiddish
(בֶּער) Yiddish name derived from German baer, BER means "bear." It is often paired with Dov--for example, Ber Dov, Dovber--which also means "bear" in Hebrew and has been borne by many rabbis and Zionists.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek Bariesou, BAR-JESUS means "son of Jesus." In the New Testament bible, this is the name of a false prophet.
Female
English
English pet form of Greek Barbara, BAB means "foreign; strange."
Male
Hebrew
(בַּר) Hebrew name DAR means both "mother-of-pearl" and "marble."
Male
English
Pet form of English Basil, BAZ means "king" or "basil (the herb)."
Male
Egyptian
, a priest of the god Har-hut of Edfu.
Boy/Male
German, Hebrew
Bear
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and northern Irish
Scottish and northern Irish : habitational name from any of various places in southwestern Scotland, in particular Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, named with Gaelic barr ‘height’, ‘hill’ or a British cognate of this.English : topographic name for someone who lived by a gateway or barrier, from Middle English, Old French barre ‘bar’, ‘obstruction’.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from any of various places in northern France called Barre. See Barre.English : habitational name from any of various places in England called Barr, for example Great Barr in the West Midlands, named with the Celtic element barro ‘height’, ‘hill’.English : from the vocabulary word barr ‘bar’, ‘pole’, either a metonymic occupational name for a maker of bars, or perhaps a nickname for a tall, thin man.Irish : from Ó Bairr, Donegal form of Ó Báire (see Barry 2).
BAR RECURSION
BAR RECURSION
Girl/Female
British, English
The Original Old English Form of the Greek Cresida
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Latin, Turkish
Faith; Truth; Spring
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Broomwell in Herefordshire named in Old English with brÅm ‘broom’ + wella ‘spring’, ‘stream’.
Girl/Female
Christian, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Indian, Kannada
A Pearl
Boy/Male
Tamil
Female
Egyptian
, a form of Muts-netem.
Girl/Female
Australian, Hebrew
Tamara; Palm Tree
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Brother of the Gods
Boy/Male
Muslim
Act of benefaction
Boy/Male
Czech, German
Dweller
BAR RECURSION
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n.
A slender strip of wood which divides and supports the glass of a window; a sash bar.
v. t.
To bring forth or produce; to yield; as, to bear apples; to bear children; to bear interest.
v.
The gar pike. See Alligator gar (under Alligator), and Gar pike.
n.
Instruments of war.
n.
A vertical line across the staff. Bars divide the staff into spaces which represent measures, and are themselves called measures.
n.
A piece of wood, metal, or other material, long in proportion to its breadth or thickness, used as a lever and for various other purposes, but especially for a hindrance, obstruction, or fastening; as, the bars of a fence or gate; the bar of a door.
n.
An animal which has some resemblance to a bear in form or habits, but no real affinity; as, the woolly bear; ant bear; water bear; sea bear.
n.
Any tribunal; as, the bar of public opinion; the bar of God.
n.
Any railing that divides a room, or office, or hall of assembly, in order to reserve a space for those having special privileges; as, the bar of the House of Commons.
n.
A broad shaft, or band, or stripe; as, a bar of light; a bar of color.
n.
The railing that incloses the place which counsel occupy in courts of justice. Hence, the phrase at the bar of the court signifies in open court.
superl.
Wanting good qualities, whether physical or moral; injurious, hurtful, inconvenient, offensive, painful, unfavorable, or defective, either physically or morally; evil; vicious; wicked; -- the opposite of good; as, a bad man; bad conduct; bad habits; bad soil; bad health; bad crop; bad news.
n.
Specifically, Peruvian bark.
n.
To fasten with a bar; as, to bar a door or gate.
v. t.
To smear with tar, or as with tar; as, to tar ropes; to tar cloth.
n.
An indefinite quantity of some substance, so shaped as to be long in proportion to its breadth and thickness; as, a bar of gold or of lead; a bar of soap.
n.
To restrict or confine, as if by a bar; to hinder; to obstruct; to prevent; to prohibit; as, to bar the entrance of evil; distance bars our intercourse; the statute bars my right; the right is barred by time; a release bars the plaintiff's recovery; -- sometimes with up.
v. t.
To put into a bag; as, to bag hops.
v. t.
To bark at; hence, to follow with barking; to bring or drive to bay; as, to bay the bear.