Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A bar which depresses the jacks of a knitting-machine.

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Examples

  • The dwarf darted to the door, and Ariakas heard it slam, then thunk as the catch-bar fell into place.

    Emperor of Ansalon Niles, Douglas 1993

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