barring

noun, prep — 6 senses

barring

noun

UK /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/

1

Collective Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.

2

The act of fitting or closing something with bars.

3

The exclusion of someone; blackballing.

4

Business, Mining Timber used for supporting the roof or sides of shafts.

5

Business, Manufacturing, Sewing, Textiles The sewing of a decorative bar or tack upon a fabric or leather.

Derived terms: barring engine, barring motor, crossbarring
Related terms: barring-out

barring

prep

1

Unless (something) happens; excepting; in the absence of.

Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.
Barring any sudden storms, the plane should arrive on time.

Synonyms: apart from, except for, save for

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