verbπShareTo obstruct the passage of (someone or something)."Our way was barred by a huge rockfall."actionwaypossibilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prohibit."The school is barring students from bringing outside food to the cafeteria. "lawactionrightstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lock or bolt with a bar."bar the door"actionutilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo imprint or paint with bars, to stripe."The prisoner spent his days in the workshop, barring wooden toys with bright red paint to make zebra figurines. "appearanceartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) Bars; an arrangement or pattern of stripes or bars."The flag's barring of red and white made it easily recognizable from a distance. "appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of fitting or closing something with bars."The metal barring on the school window prevented any unauthorized entry. "structurebuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe exclusion of someone; blackballing."The teacher's barring of the disruptive student from the field trip was a disciplinary action. "organizationactionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTimber used for supporting the roof or sides of shafts."After the cave-in, the miners reinforced the shaft with extra barring to prevent further collapses. "buildingmaterialarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sewing of a decorative bar or tack upon a fabric or leather."The tailor added a delicate barring to reinforce the seam on the leather bag. "stylematerialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionπShareUnless something happens; excepting; in the absence of."Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant."possibilityconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
