Bar
Bar noun - A straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide.
Lacking and bar are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lacking" instead a preposition "Bar".
Nearby Word: barroom
Lacking
Lacking adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.
Bar and lacking are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bar" instead a preposition "Lacking".
Both words in one sentence
- And Starfleet personnel get a stipend, at least if they're stationed on the station, as the crew never seem to be lacking for latinum to spend at Quark's bar.
Source: Artistic License Economics -
The chipmunk Pip in Enchanted lets one out when he sees the villain's henchman at a bar, lacking the benefit of brown pants or for that matter any at all.
Source: Road Apples - There is one relatively early mission where the objective is the kill a Carnifex, and despite lacking any boss traits (special attacks and a health bar) it is just as difficult to kill.
Source: Boss in Mook Clothing
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