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barba sharp pointed part of something, especially a hook or arrow

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a sharp pointed part of something, especially a hook or arrow

Pronunciation (IPA): /bɑːrb/

Korean meaning: 날카로운 가시, 미늘 (낚싯바늘이나 화살의)

Korean pronunciation: **바**브

Example Sentences

  • The comedian's barbs about politicians had the audience in stitches.
  • Be careful with that fishhook - the barb is very sharp.
  • His mother-in-law's barbs about his job made dinner very uncomfortable.

barb

NOUN

//bɑːrb//

a sharp pointed part of something, especially a hook or arrow

barb concept
💡 Concept

an experienced angler casts his fishing line into the calm water below. The hook sinks beneath the surface with its sharp barbed point clearly visible. A curious fish swims toward the baited hook and bites down on it. The barbed point immediately catches inside the fish's mouth, preventing escape. The angler feels the tug on his line and begins reeling in his catch. Other fish scatter away as the hooked fish struggles against the line. how the sharp pointed parts of the hook secure the catch once it bites

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bɑːrb/
🇬🇧 UK/bɑːb/

🌳Etymology

Rootbarb

Origin

From Latin 'barba' meaning 'beard'. The sharp, pointed quality of beard hairs led to the meanings of 'thorn' and 'cutting remark'.

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🎵Rhyme

garbcarbherb
garb
carb
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The comedian's barbs about politicians had the audience in stitches.

Be careful with that fishhook - the barb is very sharp.

😄 Fun example

His mother-in-law's barbs about his job made dinner very uncomfortable.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

spikethornjabtauntdig

Antonyms

complimentpraiseflattery

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