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- Dictionarybarb/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
- 2. a fleshy filament at the mouth of some fish, such as barbel and catfish.
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BARB definition: 1. the sharp part that points backwards from a fish hook (= curved piece of wire) or arrow, making…. Learn more.
The meaning of BARB is a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck.
noun. a point or pointed part projecting backward from a main point, as of a fishhook or arrowhead. Synonyms: spicule, prickle, snag, barbule, prong, spike, spur. an obviously or openly unpleasant or cutting remark. Botany, Zoology. a hooked or sharp bristle. Ornithology. one of the processes attached to the rachis of a feather.
noun. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. synonyms: dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot, slam. see more. verb. provide with barbs. “ barbed wire” see more. noun. one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Barb."
A barb is a sharp curved point near the end of an arrow or fish-hook which makes it difficult to pull out.
n. 1. A horse of a breed introduced by the Moors into Spain from northern Africa that has high withers and an arched neck and is known for its speed and endurance. 2. Any of a breed of domestic pigeon that has prominent wattles around the eyes.
Definition of barb noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
