Bars are often used to force doors.
A barrette is a small sized bar . A bar , meanwhile, is an object that is longer than it is thick and is usually shaped like a cylinder or prism.
The bars have different characteristics and have multiple uses. They are generally used to create leverage , transmitting a force that allows something to be lifted, moved or separated.
There are bars that are used to remove material . There are also nail pullers that, as their name indicates, allow you to extract the elongated pieces with a tip and head that are intended to secure different things.
Types of bars
Many times bars are classified according to their finish. Pointed jigs , in this context, feature a pointed end that can be nailed.
Nail barrettes have a curved end. They usually exhibit a crack in said vertex to facilitate the extraction of nails , which is why the aforementioned nail pullers usually belong to this group.
The important thing, in all cases, is that the bar is rigid and resistant. This utensil should not break with traction or deteriorate from friction . Generally, the bars are forged from steel , while their tip is subjected to some type of treatment to increase its durability.
Tool uses
We can appreciate the use of bars in multiple contexts. When demolishing or restoring a construction , for example, crowbars are used to break things, pierce hard materials and lift boards or tiles.
Bars are among the most used tools in various areas.
At a general level, bars are useful for separating elements that are glued, adhered or spliced . If you want to open a chest that is closed, you can use the pry bar to remove the lid .
Criminals often use crowbars to force doors or windows . Sometimes this instrument is appropriate for them to enter homes or businesses by breaking the entrance or even to open a car .
Bars in gastronomy
In the Spanish province of Granada (autonomous community of Andalusia ), barreta is a traditional sweet made with dried fruits . Typically, it is prepared for the celebration of Corpus Christi .
The base of the barreta is caramelized sugar , to which almonds and vanilla are added. Once the mixture cools, the product hardens and can be fractionated. In some cases, the barrette has pine nuts or hazelnuts .
Although the classic barretas are almond ones, many sweet shops and bakeries in Granada prepare soft texture variants with flavors such as coconut, lemon, orange and chocolate .
Obsolete meanings
The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) mentions meanings of barreta that are not currently used. The concept used to be used to refer to a cap : a garment that covers the head.
The idea of barreta, on the other hand, could refer to a cap . In ancient armor, the cap was the piece that provided protection to the head . It was a medieval helmet that was made from a single piece of metal.