barb

Phonetic Respelling: [ bahrb ]

Definition:

n. a small sharp point that sticks out in the opposite direction of the main point or hook as on an arrow or fishhook; pointed comment

Sentence:

Do not touch the barb wire fence.

More example sentences:

Do not touch the barb wire fence.

Hear it

Why does the author say people should pinch the barb flat on their fishing hooks?

Hear it

Synonyms:

arrow; bristle; dart; prickle; prong

Antonyms:

rounded softecorners

How many syllables in barb?

1 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide barb into syllables:

barb

Barb rhymes:

One Syllable Rhymes
- arb
- barbe
- farb
- garb
- garbe
- harb
- schlarb
- zarb

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