Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barbed
adjective
/bɑːrbd/
Definition
having sharp points that curve outward
Examples
- The barbed wire surrounding the property deterred intruders.
- He carefully handled the barbed hook to avoid getting hurt.
- The cactus was covered with barbed spines that prickled when touched.
Meaning
Barbed refers to an object or a structure that has sharp protrusions or points, typically designed to catch or puncture something.
Synonyms
- pointed
- spiked
- jagged
- sharp
