broken bar

noun

The symbol ¦.

Meanings

nounbroken bar (plural broken bars)

plural broken bars

  1. computingThe symbol ¦.

    Synonyms: broken pipe, broken vertical bar

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe symbol ¦.

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APA

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Chicago

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