BARB — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

barb

One of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather.
A subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove.
The pointed part of barbed wire.
An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. Приклади
  • His parting shot was 'drop dead'.
  • She threw shafts of sarcasm.
  • She takes a dig at me every chance she gets.
Provide with barbs. Приклади
  • Barbed wire.
Provide with barbs. Приклади
  • Barbed wire.
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