\ ˈbärb 
\
\Definition of barb
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 : a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
2a : a sharp projection extending backward (as from the point of an arrow or fishhook) and preventing easy extraction also : a sharp projection with its point similarly oblique to something else
b : a biting or pointedly critical remark or comment
3 : barbel entry 2
4 : any of the side branches of the shaft of a feather — see feather illustration
5 : a plant hair or bristle ending in a hook
barb
verbbarbed; barbing; barbs
Definition of barb (Entry 2 of 4)
: to furnish with a barb
barb
noun (2)Definition of barb (Entry 3 of 4)
: any of a northern African breed of horses that are noted for speed and endurance
barb
noun (3)Definition of barb (Entry 4 of 4)
slang
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Noun (1)
barbless \ ˈbärb-ləs \ adjective
\ adjectiveSynonyms for barb
Synonyms: Noun (1)
- affront,
- brickbat,
- cut,
- dart,
- dig,
- dis
- (also diss)
- [slang],
- epithet,
- gird,
- indignity,
- insult,
- name,
- offense
- (or offence),
- outrage,
- personality,
- poke,
- put-down,
- sarcasm,
- slap,
- slight,
- slur
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barb
noun\ ˈbärb \
\Kids Definition of barb
: a sharp point that sticks out and backward (as from the tip of an arrow or fishhook)
barb
noun\ ˈbärb \
\Medical Definition of barb
slang
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The first known use of barb was in the 14th century
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