unbar
verb (used with object)
to remove a bar or bars from; open; unlock; unbolt.
unbarring
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present participleof unbar.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Knees, shoulders, elbows, buttocks and teeth collide with one another, fleetingly unbarring a glimpse into deeper space before they slide closed again.
From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2011
They got enough, however, to realise that he demanded the unbarring of the door, and that he both threatened and promised protection to whoever was within.
From The Strange Case of Cavendish by Randall Parrish
A faint sound of unbarring came from behind the door, which quickly opened, and they dodged into the room.
From Frank Merriwell's Chums by Burt L. Standish
He had some difficulty in unbarring the door, but succeeded after many endeavours.
From A Little Hero by Mrs. H. Musgrave
He could not get help from outside, even if he had someone whom he could trust, without the unbarring of doors, and considerable risk of detection.
From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 29, May 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Various
