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1. barb

noun. ['ˈbɑːrb'] an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.

Etymology

  • barb (English)
  • Barbary (English)
  • barbe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • barba (Latin)

2. barb

noun. ['ˈbɑːrb'] a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove.

Etymology

  • barb (English)
  • Barbary (English)
  • barbe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • barba (Latin)

3. barb

noun. ['ˈbɑːrb'] the pointed part of barbed wire.

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Etymology

  • barb (English)
  • Barbary (English)
  • barbe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • barba (Latin)

4. barb

noun. ['ˈbɑːrb'] one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather.

Etymology

  • barb (English)
  • Barbary (English)
  • barbe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • barba (Latin)

5. barb

verb. ['ˈbɑːrb'] provide with barbs.

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Etymology

  • barb (English)
  • Barbary (English)
  • barbe (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • barba (Latin)
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