Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Barb.
How to pronounce barb:
US
Barb - as a noun
An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Example: "His parting shot was `drop dead'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig5gibe7jibe13shaft11shot7slam6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comment13input7remark12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The pointed part of barbed wire
A subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
One of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a feather
Barb - as a verb
Provide with barbs
Example: "Barbed wire"
Example Sentences
"He accidentally stepped on a barb and it pierced through his shoe."
"The barb on the fish's fin can cause a painful injury."
"She carefully removed the barbs from the plant before handling it."
"The barbs on the wire fence prevented anyone from climbing over."
"He used a barb to fasten the two pieces of wood together."
Word Game Points
Is BARB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BARB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BARB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBARB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BARB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barb is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBARB has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
