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barring

1. presentparticiple andgerund ofbar

barring (pluralbarrings)

1. (collective)Bars; anarrangement orpattern ofstripes or bars.
2. The act of fitting or closing something with bars.
3. Theexclusion of someone;blackballing.
4. (mining)Timber used for supporting the roof or sides ofshafts.
5. (sewing) Thesewing of a decorative bar ortack upon a fabric or leather.

   Synonym:tacking

barring

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.

• apart from,except for,save for; see alsoThesaurus:except

barring

1. (obsolete)presentparticiple andgerund ofbarr

• barreng^[1]

• barreng-ge-gorree(“kneel”)

barring

1. knee^[2][3]