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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɑːɹɪŋ(ɡ)/
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Etymology 1 edit

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barring

  1. present participle and gerund of bar

Noun edit

barring (plural barrings)

  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. (mining) Timber used for supporting the roof or sides of shafts.
  5. (sewing) The sewing of a decorative bar or tack upon a fabric or leather.
    Synonym: tacking
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Preposition edit

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.
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Etymology 2 edit

Verb edit

barring

  1. (obsolete) present participle and gerund of barr