barring

noun

1. (collective, countable, uncountable)Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars.
2. (countable, uncountable)The act of fitting or closing something with bars.
3. (countable, uncountable)The exclusion of someone; blackballing.
4. (countable, uncountable)Timber used for supporting the roof or sides of shafts.
5. (countable, uncountable)The sewing of a decorative bar or tack upon a fabric or leather.

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.”

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of bar
2. (form-of, gerund, obsolete, participle, present)present participle and gerund of barr