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barb
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- pronunciation:
- barb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A barb is a small, sharp point that sticks out from something. Fishing hooks often have a barb at that sticks out from the main point of the hook.
The barb of my dad's fish hook was stuck in his hat.
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| definition 2: |
A barb is something that a person says that is designed to criticize another person or hurt them. A barb is a sharp and harsh comment.
The politician's speech contained several barbs that strongly criticized his opponent.- similar words:
- insult
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| related words: |
thorn |
| derivation: |
barbless (adj.) |
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