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BARB

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Barb.

How to pronounce barb:

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Barb - as a noun

An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
diggibejibeshaftshotslam
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commentinputremark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The pointed part of barbed wire

A subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

One of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather

Barb - as a verb

Provide with barbs

Example: "Barbed wire"

Example Sentences

"He accidentally stepped on a barb and it pierced through his shoe."
"The barb on the fish's fin can cause a painful injury."
"She carefully removed the barbs from the plant before handling it."
"The barbs on the wire fence prevented anyone from climbing over."
"He used a barb to fasten the two pieces of wood together."
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Word Game Points

Is BARB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BARB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BARB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BARB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barb is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARB has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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