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barbs

/bɑrbz/

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noun

The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.

Examples :

"The fishing hook had sharp barbs to make sure the fish couldn't easily escape. "

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A hurtful or disparaging remark.

Examples :

""Even though they were joking, her comments were full of barbs, and I felt hurt after the conversation." "

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A beard, or that which resembles it, or grows in the place of it.

Examples :

"The wild turkey's barbs hung down like a strange, fleshy fringe from its beak. "

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Armor for a horse, corrupted from bard.

Examples :

"The museum displayed antique barbs, showcasing the heavy metal armor once used to protect warhorses. "

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Examples :

"Given the definition of "barbs" as "a horse," here's a sentence: "The rancher raised barbs known for their speed and endurance in the desert." "

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One of the side branches of a feather, which collectively constitute the vane.

Examples :

"The bird's wing feathers had many tiny barbs, making the wings strong and light. "

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Any of various species of freshwater carp-like fish that have barbels and belong to the cyprinid family.

Examples :

"The pet store had a tank full of colorful barbs, swimming among the other freshwater fish. "

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Menticirrhus americanus (Carolina whiting, king whiting, southern kingcroaker, and southern kingfish), found along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States.

Examples :

"Because the fish Menticirrhus americanus, also known as Carolina whiting, lacks barbs (sensory whiskers) on its chin, anglers must rely on feeling the subtle bites to catch it. "

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A hair or bristle ending in a double hook.

Examples :

"The feather had tiny barbs that caught on my sweater, making it difficult to remove. "

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A blackish or dun variety of the pigeon, originally brought from Barbary.

Examples :

"At the pigeon show, several barbs with their distinctive coloring and Barbary origins, competed for the top prize. "

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A muffler, worn by nuns and mourners.

Examples :

"During the traditional funeral procession, the nuns wore black robes and simple barbs that covered their necks and chins. "

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Paps, or little projections, of the mucous membrane, which mark the opening of the submaxillary glands under the tongue in horses and cattle. The name is mostly applied when the barbs are inflamed and swollen. [Written also barbel and barble.]

Examples :

"The veterinarian examined the horse's mouth, noting that its barbs were red and swollen, indicating a possible infection. "

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A bit for a horse.

Examples :

"The rider carefully checked the barbs of the bridle to make sure they wouldn't hurt the horse's mouth. "

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A plastic fastener, shaped roughly like a capital I (with serifs), used to attach socks etc. to their packaging.

Examples :

"The socks were held together on the cardboard package with small plastic barbs. "

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

Examples :

"The farmer carefully barbs the wire along the fence to keep the cattle from escaping. "

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To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully barbs the warhorse's legs for the upcoming tournament. "

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verb

Examples :

"My dad barbs my hair every few weeks to keep it short. "

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To shave or dress the beard of.

Examples :

"The barber expertly barbs his client's beard, shaping it to perfection. "

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To clip; to mow.

Examples :

"The groundskeeper barbs the lawn weekly to keep it short and neat. "

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The Barbary horse, a superior breed introduced from Barbary into Spain by the Moors.

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, the actor portraying a Moor rode a magnificent steed, said to have the blood of Barbs flowing in its veins. "

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A blackish or dun variety of pigeon, originally brought from Barbary.

Examples :

"The pigeon fancier carefully cleaned the cage belonging to his prize-winning barbs, admiring their sleek, dark plumage. "

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Examples :

"The doctor decided to switch the patient from strong barbs to a milder anti-anxiety medication due to concerns about potential side effects. "