noun🔗ShareA freshwater fish of the genus Barbus or other closely related genera."Fishermen often seek out barbels in rivers and streams known for their strong currents. "fishanimalorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWhisker-like sensory organs, located around the mouth of certain fish, including catfish, carp, goatfish, sturgeon, and some types of shark."The catfish used its barbels to feel for food hidden in the muddy river bottom. "organanimalfishanatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA barb or pap under the tongues of horses and cattle."The vet checked the calf's mouth carefully, looking for signs of barbels that could cause difficulty in nursing. "animalanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
