Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barb
noun
/bɑːrb/
Definition
A sharp projection or point, often found on a fishhook or an arrow.
Examples
- The fisherman used a barb on his hook to catch larger fish.
- The arrow had a barbed tip, making it more effective for hunting.
- She carefully avoided the barbs on the thorns of the rose bush.
Meaning
The term refers to a sharp or pointed part of an object that can cause injury or snag something.
Synonyms
- spike
- prick
- thorn
- hook
