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   barb

   /bɑːb/

   noun

   • 1. a sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fish hook, or similar object, which is angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult. Similar spikeprongpointprojectionspurthornneedlepricklespinequillbristletinetechnical:spiculespiculaspiculumspinule
   • ▪ a cluster of spikes on barbed wire.
   • ▪ a deliberately hurtful remark: "his barb hurt more than she cared to admit" Similar insultsneerjibecutcutting remarkshaftaffrontslap in the faceslightrebuffbrickbatslurscoffjeertauntabusedisparagementscoffingscornspitesarcasmgoadingridiculingderisionmockeryinformal:digput-down
   • 2. a fleshy filament at the mouth of some fish, such as barbel and catfish.
   • ▪ each of the fine hairlike filaments growing from the shaft of a feather, forming the vane.
   • 3. a freshwater fish with barbels around the mouth, popular in aquaria.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a piece of linen worn over or under the chin by nuns): from Old French barbe, from Latin barba ‘beard’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. barbless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBARB | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Barb is a noun that can mean the sharp part of a fish hook or arrow, or a cruel remark. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, related words and translations in different languages.

   • English (US)

     BARB meaning: 1. the sharp part that points backwards from a...

   • Znaczenie Barb, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     barb definicja: 1. the sharp part that points backwards from...

   • Barb: Indonesian Translation

     barb translate: duri, kait, ejekan. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to Malay

     barb translate: cangkuk, kata-kata yang tajam. Learn more in...

   • Traditional

     BARB translate: （魚鈎或箭頭的）倒鈎，倒刺, 帶刺的話. Learn more in the...

   • Barbadian

     Barbadian definition: 1. belonging to or relating to...

   • Barbados

     Barbados definition: 1. a country that is an island in the...

   • Barb: German Translation

     barb translate: der Widerhaken, verletzende Bemerkung. Learn...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › barbBarb Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Barb can refer to a sharp projection, a critical remark, a breed of horses, or a slang term for barbiturates. Learn the etymology, synonyms, examples, and word history of barb from Merriam-Webster.

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   Barb can refer to a pointed part, a cutting remark, a breed of horse, or a fish. Learn the meanings, origins, and usage of barb and its synonyms, antonyms, and acronyms.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › barbBarb - definition of barb by The Free Dictionary

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   Barb can refer to a sharp point, a cutting remark, a feather filament, a fish, a horse, or a pigeon. Find out the meanings, origins, and usage of barb from different dictionaries and encyclopedias.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › barbBarb - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Whether it is a spike on the wire atop a security fence or a mean remark someone said about you, a barb can hurt. When you encounter either kind of barb, you should stay away. Barb comes from the Latin word barba, which means “beard.”.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBARB definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A barb is a sharp curved point near the end of an arrow or fish-hook which makes it difficult to pull out.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionbarb noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of barb noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.