Using char and varchar Data. The char and varchar data types store data composed of the following: Uppercase and lowercase characters such as a, b, and C. Numerals such as 1, 2, and 3. Special characters such as the at sign (@), ampersand (&), and exclamation point (!).
Definition of barrier for English Language Learners. : something (such as a fence or natural obstacle) that prevents or blocks movement from one place to another. : a law, rule, problem, etc., that makes something difficult or impossible.
Barrier islands. A barrier island is a long, thin, sandy stretch of land, oriented parallel to the mainland coast that protects the coast from the full force of powerful storm waves. Between the barrier island and the mainland is a calm, protected water body such as a lagoon or bay. Barrier islands are dynamic systems, constantly on the move, migrating under the influence of changing sea levels, storms, waves, tides , and longshore currents.