The word rebars 1

[SimplySupported]

Hi Expert,

I am wondering if there is a such word "rebars" with S. Example 5 pcs of rebar or 5 pcs of reinforcing bars
not 5 pcs of rebars. Correct me if I am wrong. I asked this because I want to make sure that our warning dialog (in the software) is gramatically correct.
Thank you in advance

Br,
SS

 

[kylesito]

rebar is sort of a slang reference for reinforcing bars. Typically, you would not say rebar in a formal note and would likely reference it as reinforcing or just bars.



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[johnbridge231]

rebar = REinforcemnet BAR

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[ChrisMagadiaCom]

rebar is just a slang/short word for the full term reinforcing bars

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[msquared48]

Rebar can be either singular or plural from what I have seen in how it is used in over forty years of engineering.

Mike McCann
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[TDIengineer]

rebars will be understood. You're good. That's what's most important in language. It doesn't necessarily have to be in Webster's to use it.

Just like the word "texting". It wasn't a word before, but it sure is now.