Simple Definition of barbed wire

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barbed wire

noun

: wire that has sharp points and that is often used for fences
a fence made of barbed wire = a barbed-wire fence

called also (US) barbwire

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“Barbed wire.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/barbed%20wire. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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