bar stock

English

Alternative forms

• barstock

Etymology

From bar +‎ stock.

Noun

bar stock (uncountable)

1. (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)