Rods (4)
(Other definitions for bars that I've seen before include "Drinking establishments" , "Blocks off" , "Drinking holes; prohibits" , "Prohibits; pubs" , "Establishments where alcoholic drinks are served" .)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">rods</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('gat' can be a synonym of 'rod')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for sticks that I've seen before include "Is bogged down" , "Refuses to move" , "bits of wood" , "potentially breaking our bones?" , "Small pieces of wood" .)