How to sign: the act of preventing
"there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza";
Similiar / Same: prevention
Categories: hindrance, interference
Within this category: averting, debarment, disqualification, interception, nonproliferation, obviation, prophylaxis, save, suppression
How to sign: an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal
"it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar";
Categories: impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor