Barb Meaning and Definition

Word: Barb

How to pronounce: bɑːb

Noun

Definitions:

1. A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.

Example sentences: "It was a simple hunting arrow, without a particularly sharp edge or barbs that would make it harder to remove."

2. A fleshy filament at the mouth of some fish, such as barbel and catfish.

3. A freshwater fish that typically has barbels around the mouth, popular in aquariums.

Example sentences: "Many Indian species like catfish, dwarf and giant gourami, and barbs are popular abroad and fetch good prices."

Noun

Definitions:

1. A small horse of a hardy breed originally from North Africa.

Example sentences: "The Rancho riding herd is usually 27 horses, mainly Spanish barbs and mixes of that breed."

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Cut or style (a person's hair)

Example sentences: "He has barbed the hair of any celebrity you can think of"

Synonyms:

jibe

barbs

tine

serration

small beard

spike

shaft

dig

Derivations:

barbed

barbel

Barber

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Barb in Other Languages...

Spanish:

German: Widerhaken

French: Barb

Italian: Barb

Turkish: Diken