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barb
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- pronunciation:
- barb
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a small, sharp point projecting in the opposite direction of the main point or hook, as on an arrow, fishhook, or the like.
The purpose of the barb is to keep the fishhook from slipping out of the tissue of the fish's mouth.
- similar words:
- affront
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| definition 2: |
a hurtful remark.
His speech contained several barbs aimed at his opponent.- similar words:
- insult
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| related words: |
calumny, thorn |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
barbs, barbing, barbed |
| definition: |
to provide with barbs.
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| derivation: |
barbless (adj.) |
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