bar¹ n DC ~ harbo(u)r for comb in sense 4.
   1 Either of two wooden strips fastened horizontally within the oval 'bow' of a snowshoe to strengthen the frame.
   [1886] LLOYD 78 The bars, of which there are two, are fitted within the bow, in order to strengthen it, and are placed about five inches from either end of the snow-shoe.
   2 Wooden or metal strip forming part of the frame of a sled.
   T 175/7-65 The bars went across, and a knee on both sides [of the horse slide] to keep it in position, upright. Q 67-72 ~ part of bob-sleigh which is attached to the runners by castings.
   3 A net used to catch or 'bar' migrating fish.
   1895 GRENFELL 125-6 'The river is not barred. It couldn't be barred. No nets would hold against it.' It appears he was just off to destroy his 'bar.'
   4 Comb bar harbour, ~ haven: bay or harbour protected, or sometimes with the entrance obstructed, by a sand-bar or shingle beach; cp BARACHOIS.
   1837 BLUNT 47 The coast ... forms a circular bay, in which the shore generally is low, with several sandy beaches, behind which are bar-harbours, fit only for boats, of which the principal is Great Garnish. 1865 Sailing Directions 52 The head of the bay is terminated by a low beach behind which is a large pond, or bar-harbour, fit only for boats. 1951 Nfld & Lab Pilot i, 161 Two peninsulas extend from the south-eastern side of [Bar Haven], the south-western of which is connected with the island by a low neck, and the northern by a narrow shingle beach near the middle.
   bar-net: vertical net extending out from 'cod-trap' to obstruct passage of cod and lead them into the trap; LEADER (P 245-67).
   bar tackle: rope used to constrict a 'cod-trap' when filled with fish.
   M 68-16 Another rope called the bar tackle runs from the back to the leader. It is used to haul the back of the trap, bringing the front and back closer together, and bringing about a greater concentration of fish.

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