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Barb
01
spydighet, bitande kommentar
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someoneÂ
grammatisk information
animacitetsstatus
abstrakt
morfologisk sammansÀttning
enkelt
rÀknebart
singular
not gender specific
pluralform
barbs
Exempel
Sarah couldn't help but feel hurt by Tom's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party.Â
Sarah kunde inte lÄta bli att kÀnna sig sÄrad av Toms spetsiga kommentar om hennes matlagningsfÀrdigheter under middagsbjudningen.
02
barb, trÄd
one of the thin, hair-like structures branching from the main shaft of a bird's featherÂ
Exempel
The barbs on the feather interlock to create a smooth surface.Â
FjÀderbarben pÄ fjÀdern lÄser ihop sig för att skapa en slÀt yta.
03
motkrok, tagg
a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficultÂ
Exempel
The arrow's barb caused severe internal injury.Â
Pilens krok orsakade en allvarlig inre skada.
04
en tagg, en vass spets
a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusionÂ
Exempel
The barbs on the fence were an effective deterrent against trespassers.Â
Taggarna pÄ staketet var ett effektivt avskrÀckningsmedel mot inkrÀktare.
to barb
01
utrusta med vassa utskott, förse med hullingar
to equip something, such as a weapon, hook, or wire, with sharp projectionsÂ
Transitive: to barb sth
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansÀttning
enkelt
handlingsverb
regelbundet
presens
barb
3:e person singular
barbs
presens particip
barbing
enkelt preteritum
barbed
perfekt particip
barbed
Exempel
The craftsman barbed the fishing hooks to secure the catch.Â
Hantverkaren barbade fiskekrokarna för att sÀkra fÄngsten.
