English Expression · Intermediate
joint bar
A fishplate
Pronunciation: say joint bar
Meaning
A metal plate used to join the ends of two rails in a railway track.
Example
The maintenance crew replaced the damaged joint bar to ensure the stability of the railway tracks.
The maintenance crew replaced the damaged joint bar to ensure the stability of the railway tracks.
Practice tips
- Practice joint bar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.