Definition of "barring" in English

verb

1. present participle and gerund of bar

noun

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.

preposition

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. (obsolete) present participle and gerund of barr