Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun A passage into a field or yard, closed by bars made to take out of the posts.
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- noun A
passage into afield oryard , closed bybars that can be lifted out of theposts .
Etymologies
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bar + way
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Examples
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In front of the house he crossed an open barway, and then paused to observe two men at work in full view near the house.
The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers John Burroughs 1879
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It is hoped a new marine rescue boat based at St Helens on Tasmania's east coast will reduce the danger involved with fishing boats passing through the town's barway.
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Mr Llewellyn says the vessel will significantly help with rescues in the barway.
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