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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZ-Bar
/ziː bɑːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A structural element shaped like the letter 'Z', commonly used in engineering and architecture.
"The architect specified a Z-bar to enhance the stability of the building's framework." - 2
A graphical representation in a chart or diagram that resembles the letter 'Z'.
"The data was illustrated using a Z-bar to clearly show the trends over time."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Z-bar' originates from the field of mathematics and engineering, where it refers to a specific type of structural element or graphical representation. The 'Z' denotes the shape or configuration, while 'bar' signifies a linear or solid object. The term has evolved in usage since the late 20th century as design and structural analysis became more prevalent in engineering disciplines.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Z-Bar" is said worldwide
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Barre en Z
Transliteration: bar en z
"L'ingénieur a utilisé une barre en Z pour renforcer la structure."
Z-Stange
Transliteration: tsɛː ˈʃtaŋə
"Der Architekt wählte eine Z-Stange für die Stabilität des Gebäudes."
Barra a Z
Transliteration: barra a z
"La barra a Z è stata utilizzata per rinforzare la struttura."
Barra en Z
Transliteration: bara en z
"El ingeniero utilizó una barra en Z para mejorar la estabilidad."
Barra em Z
Transliteration: bara em z
"O engenheiro usou uma barra em Z para reforçar a estrutura."
ज़ेड-बार
Transliteration: zed-bar
"इंजीनियर ने संरचना को मजबूत करने के लिए ज़ेड-बार का उपयोग किया।"
Z型杆
Transliteration: Z xíng gǎn
"工程师使用Z型杆来增强结构的稳定性。"
Z형 바
Transliteration: Z-hyeong ba
"엔지니어는 구조의 안정성을 높이기 위해 Z형 바를 사용했습니다."
Zバー
Transliteration: Z bā
"エンジニアは構造の安定性を高めるためにZバーを使用しました。"
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