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barbed

/bɑː(ɹ)bd/

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verb

To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.

Examples :

"The tailor barbed the needle with extra thread to make the buttonhole stronger. "

weapon technical military

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verb

To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.

Examples :

"The knight barbed his steed before the tournament, covering it in shining metal plates. "

military animal history

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verb

Examples :

"The barber barbed my hair shorter than I wanted. "

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verb

To shave or dress the beard of.

Examples :

"The barber carefully barbed the customer's beard, shaping it precisely. "

appearance body

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verb

To clip; to mow.

Examples :

"The gardener barbed the hedge, shaping it neatly. "

agriculture plant

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adjective

Examples :

"The farmer built a fence with barbed wire to keep the cows in the field. "

nature animal weapon plant

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adjective

Bearded (also applied to roses, referring to the leaves between the petals).

Examples :

"The florist pointed out the unusual, barbed edges of the leaves nestled between the rose's delicate petals, explaining that this feature was particularly prized by collectors. "

plant appearance

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adjective

(of language, etc.) Deliberately hurtful; biting; caustic.

Examples :

"Her barbed comment about my cooking really hurt my feelings. "

language character attitude communication

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adjective

(of a horse) Accoutered with defensive armor; barded.

Examples :

"The barbed warhorse, gleaming in the sun, stood ready for battle with its heavy armor. "

military weapon