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Definition of barbed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
toolshaving sharp points or barbs
- The barbed wire surrounded the entire property.
2.
languagedeliberately hurtful or biting in language
- She made a barbed comment about his work.
3.
armorDated equipped with defensive armor for a horseDated
- The knight rode a barbed horse into battle.
Expressions with barbed
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wire with barbs to prevent passage
Barbed wire topped the prison walls.
Origin of barbed
Old French, barbe (beard)
Terms with barbed included in their meaning
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fishing
barbed metal piece attached to a line for catching fish
fishing
lance with barbed prongs used by fishermen
security
barbed wire in large coils for security use
hunting fishing
long spear with barbed point and rope for catching sea animals
war
barbed trap used during the Vietnam War
security
coiled barbed wire used for security
defense
defensive barrier made of felled trees or barbed wire
sport
decorated barbed stick used in bullfighting
clinging burrs
barbed fruit that sticks to clothing or fur
defense
movable obstacle with barbed wire or spikes
fishing
tool with barbed prongs for catching fish
fishing
barbed tool for catching fish
plant
barbed spine or bristle on plants
Harpagophytum procumbens
plant with barbed hooks on its fruits
hunting
the act of shooting an animal with a barbed spear
Examples of barbed in a sentence
He wore a barbed helmet for protection. His barbed remarks left everyone in shock. The article was filled with barbed criticism. The barbed steed was ready for the tournament. His barbed mount was a sight to behold.
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- French:barbelé, acerbe, ...
- German:stachelig, stichelnd, ...
- Italian:spinato, acido, ...
- Spanish:de púas, mordaz, ...
- Portuguese:farpado, mordaz, ...
- Chinese:带刺的, 尖刻的, ...
- Japanese:有刺の, 辛辣な, ...
- Arabic:مُسَنَّن, لاذِع, ...
- Hebrew:דוֹקְרָנִי, עוֹקְצָנִי, ...
- Russian:колючий, колкий, ...
- Ukrainian:колючий, їдкий, ...
- Hindi:काँटेदार, कटीला, ...
Definition of barb - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
communicationhurtful or critical remark
- She couldn't ignore the barb in his comment.
2.
weaponssharp point on an arrow or fishhook
- The barb on the fishhook made it hard to remove.
3.
medicalTECH. side branch of a featherTECH.
- Each barb of the feather was perfectly aligned.
4.
plantTECH. hooked hair on certain fruitsTECH.
- The fruit's barb caught on my sweater.
5.
fishTECH. small freshwater fish with barbelsTECH.
- We caught a colorful barb in the stream.
Verb
1.
criticismmake a cutting remark
- She barbed her response with a hint of sarcasm..
2.
fishingRare attach a small backward point to a hookRare
- Fishermen barb their hooks to catch fish more effectively..
Images of barb
sharp point on an arrow or fishhook 
hooked hair on certain fruits 
small freshwater fish with barbels
Expressions with barb
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sharp point used for cutting or decoration
The ant. & barb. on the arrow made it deadly..
small red freshwater fish popular in aquariums
I added a cherry barb to my aquarium.
Origin of barb
Latin, barba (beard)
Examples of barb in a sentence
The debate was filled with barbs from both sides. The arrow's barb was sharp and dangerous. A barb on the hook caught the fish securely. The barb of the feather caught on the fabric. Scientists studied the barb structure under a microscope. The barb of the seed stuck to my sock.
Gardeners often struggle with the barb of these plants. The aquarium has a rare species of barb. She studied the barb's behavior for her research. He barbed his comment with a sneer. The critic barbed her review with harsh words. They barb the arrows for hunting. You should barb the wire to prevent climbing.
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- French:pique, piquer, ...
- German:Spitze, eine spitze Bemerkung machen, ...
- Italian:frecciata, fare un commento pungente, ...
- Spanish:pulla, soltar un comentario mordaz, ...
- Portuguese:farpa, alfinetar, ...
- Chinese:尖刻话, 挖苦, ...
- Japanese:皮肉, 辛辣な言葉を言う, ...
- Arabic:تَعليق لاذِع, لَسَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲקִיצָה, לַעֲקוֹץ, ...
- Russian:колкость, язвить, ...
- Ukrainian:колючість, колоти, ...
- Hindi:कटाक्ष, चुभती बात कहना, ...
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