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BARBS

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Barbs.

Barbs - 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

Barbs - as a verb

Provide with barbs

Example: "Barbed wire"

Example Sentences

"The barbs on the rose bush are sharp and can cause injury."
"His words were filled with barbs, intending to hurt her feelings."
"The bird's feathers had tiny barbs that help them interlock and stay in place."
"The political debate was filled with barbs and insults."
"She removed the barbs from the fish before cooking it."
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Word Game Points

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

BARBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BARBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barbs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BARBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barbs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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