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to rebar

to rebar

1 6.8
To make concrete stronger by putting in steel bars
  • verb
  • /ˈriːbɑːr/
  • Specialized
translation icon : colocar varillas de refuerzo
  • Workers will rebar the bridge supports before pouring the concrete.

Examples

  • It is important to rebar any large concrete structure to prevent cracks over time.

  • The workers will rebar the foundation today.

  • The engineers decided to rebar the foundation to ensure the building's stability.

  • They rebared the walls for extra support.

  • The workers need to rebar the concrete foundation to ensure its stability.

  • Before pouring the concrete, they decided to rebar the walls for added strength.

  • To improve the durability of the structure, the engineer instructed the team to rebar the columns.

Synonyms

to truss
vsto rebar
  • Specialized
1 7.7

To strengthen a roof or bridge with a frame of beams

strengthens internally by placing steel rods inside concrete

How Strong

to rebar
  • Specialized
1 6.8
to fortify
3 5.1
to reinforce
99 3.9
to strengthen
327 3.0
brace
85 4.0
to support
240 1.0

Surface Forms

rebar infinitive
rebarred past
rebarred past participle
rebarring present participle
rebars third person singular

Etymology

Rebar as a verb comes from the noun and means to 'reinforce' with rebar or steel 'bars'. That's why to rebar a foundation is to put metal rods in it to make it stronger.