Definition of "rebar" [rebar]

• A rod or bar used for reinforcement in concrete or asphalt pourings. (noun)
• A group of such rods forming a grid. (noun)

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• "It sounds like a nice story but the rebar is there so they don't have to pay property taxes on the property."
• "The company said it already is seeing price increases in some parts of the world for stainless steel and rebar, which is used to strengthen concrete and other materials."
• "These in turn clip together like a giant Lego set to form walls into which steel rods called rebar are inserted to add strength."