Barb Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for barb.

barb

barb

/bɑː(ɹ)b/

Examples

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

noun

the pointed part of barbed wire

noun

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

noun

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

noun

provide with barbs

verb
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"Bar + Bee. A sharp bee sting at the bar."

"Bar + Bee. A sharp bee at the bar stings deep."

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