bar stock
English
Alternative forms
- barstock
Etymology
bar + stock
Noun
bar stock (uncountable)
- (metalworking) Portions of metal (stock) in the form of bars, suitable for machining (such as turning) or fabrication (such as welding). It comes in standard cross-sections and certain lengths, such as 6 to 12 feet.
Coordinate terms
- structural steel
Related terms
- barfeeder (barfeed)
- bar work (as coordinate with chucker work)