noun
barra
BA-ruh
noun
1
Australian informal short form of "barramundi," a large freshwater and estuarine fish prized for eating and sport fishing.
"He spent the whole weekend trying to land a decent barra."
2
A simple hand-pushed cart, similar to a wheelbarrow, used at markets.
"The vendor wheeled his barra of vegetables through the crowded stalls."
How to Use Barra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn Australian English, a nickname for the barramundi fish; elsewhere, an old word for a market handcart.
Common pairings
catch a barra
land a barra
Word Forms
barras plural, barras plural
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