Doesn't allow sections to be played (4)
I believe the answer is:
bars
'doesn't' is the definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bars that I've seen before include "Drinking establishments" , "Obstacles" , "Prohibits; pubs" , "Rods or drink dispensers" , "See 4" .)