powerbar

0What's the context?0-

0Could you provide some context? I would say it usually means a sort of candy bar with lots of vitamins and protein included.0-

0 I'm thinking it's a candy bar for quick energy - like those new quick energy drinks.02br
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00Edit. Khoff's right about the added protein - else they'd be like any other candy bar. 0-

0 Granola, carob chips, etc. Good calories as opposed to "empty" ones. 0-

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00Here's anothe definition.02br
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00In Canada, a 01u00powerbar02u00 (also01u00 power bar02u00) is an electrical extension cord into which various devices can be plugged. A powerbar often has an inbuilt surge-protector, to prevent sudden 'jolts' of electricity from 'frying' your computer.02br


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01cite10Clive12cite10Hi guys,12br
10Here's anothe definition.12br
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10In Canada, a 10powerbar10 (also10 power bar10) is an electrical extension cord into which various devices can be plugged. A powerbar often has an inbuilt surge-protector, to prevent sudden 'jolts' of electricity from '

0 In the US, "power strip" is the more common term for the gang box of several electrical outlets mounted in line with optional surge supressor, at the end of an extension cord. "Power bar" is also recognized. 0-

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01cite10Avangi12cite10In the US, "power strip" is the more common term for the gang box of several electrical outlets mounted in line with optional surge supressor, at the end of an extension cord. "Power bar" is also recognized. 12br
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10 Thanks, Avangi. I just logged on (after a sm

0Philip, I can't think of a situation in which, without context, if food were one meaning and anything else (except perhaps something naughty) were the other, that I would no assume the food meaning first!0-