barring

Etymology 1

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">sewing) The sewing">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.

Etymology 2

verb

1. (obsolete) present participle and gerund of barr