Word: Barb
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (denoting a piece of linen worn over or under the chin by nuns): from Old French barbe, from Latin barba ‘beard’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɑːb
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fish hook, or similar object, which is angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.
Short Definition:sharp projection near end of arrow etc.
Definition:
a fleshy filament at the mouth of some fish, such as barbel and catfish.
Short Definition:filament around mouth of fish
Definition:
a freshwater fish with barbels around the mouth, popular in aquaria.
Short Definition:freshwater fish with barbels
Word: Barb
Speech Type: Verb
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