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Barb
01
alfinete, comentário mordaz
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
Exemplos
The comedian 's jokes were often laced with barbs aimed at poking fun at societal norms.
As piadas do comediante eram frequentemente temperadas com alfinetadas destinadas a zombar das normas sociais.
02
bárbula, filamento
one of the thin, hair-like structures branching from the main shaft of a bird's feather
Exemplos
Damage to the barbs can affect a bird's ability to fly efficiently.
Danos às bárbulas podem afetar a capacidade de um pássaro voar com eficiência.
03
farpa, gancho
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult
Exemplos
The design of the barb made the weapon more effective.
O design do ferrão tornou a arma mais eficaz.
04
um espinho, uma ponta afiada
a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion
Exemplos
The prisoner attempted to escape but was caught on the barbs of the perimeter fence.
O prisioneiro tentou escapar mas foi apanhado nos espinhos da cerca perimetral.
to barb
01
equipar com projeções afiadas, munir de farpas
to equip something, such as a weapon, hook, or wire, with sharp projections
Transitive: to barb sth
Exemplos
The arrowheads were barbed to ensure they stayed lodged.
As pontas de flecha eram farpeadas para garantir que permanecessem alojadas.
