Phrase guide

Russian bar

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A gymnastics-style beam held by two porters, used to do gymnastics-style tricks.

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Topics: arts, circus, hobbies, lifestyle, performing-arts, sports

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noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Russian, bar.

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: barre russe — gymnastics-style beam held by two porters
  • German: Russischer Barren — gymnastics-style beam held by two porters
  • Russian: ру́сская па́лка (rússkaja pálka) — gymnastics-style beam held by two porters
  • Ukrainian: росі́йська па́лиця (rosíjsʹka pálycja) — gymnastics-style beam held by two porters
  • Ukrainian: росі́йська па́лка (rosíjsʹka pálka) — gymnastics-style beam held by two porters