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Barb
01
a sharp or pointed remark that is intended to criticize or upset someone
Example
Sarah could n't help but feel hurt by Tom 's barb about her cooking skills during the dinner party.
The politician responded to the reporter 's barb with a sarcastic remark of his own.
02
one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
03
a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
04
a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion
Example
The barbs on the fence were an effective deterrent against trespassers.
He got a small cut on his arm from brushing against a barb while climbing over the fence.
to barb
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provide with barbs
