rebar

noun

re·bar ˈrē-ˌbär

plural rebar or rebars

: a steel rod with ridges for use in reinforced concrete

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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply. —

Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024 Instead, LeClaire pointed to a large chunk of concrete with a tangle of rebar sticking out of it, like a giant spider, wedged in the sand – a relic from last year’s explosion. —

Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024 Mark Peterson Photo: Mark Peterson A steel sleeve lines the tunnel, and its inner surface is layered with rebar and sprayed-on concrete. —

Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 5 Oct. 2024 Read Next: Hunting the Nile Crocodile, the Very Picture of Death With Wilson’s bare feet dug into the rebar, the croc used its weight to try and pull him in. —

Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rebar