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barring.

Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/UK
  1. Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.

    collective · countable · uncountable
  2. The act of fitting or closing something with bars.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The exclusion of someone; blackballing.

    countable · uncountable
  4. Timber used for supporting the roof or sides of shafts.

    countable · uncountable
  5. The sewing of a decorative bar or tack upon a fabric or leather.

    countable · uncountable
prep/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/UK
  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.
verb/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of bar

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
verb/ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/UK
  1. present participle and gerund of barr

    form-of · gerund · obsolete · participle · present
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