barb

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈbärb

: a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck

: 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

: a biting or pointedly critical remark or comment

: barbel entry 2

: any of the side branches of the shaft of a feather see feather illustration

: a plant hair or bristle ending in a hook

barbless

ˈbärb-ləs

adjective

barb

2 of 4

verb

barbed; barbing; barbs

transitive verb

: to furnish with a barb

barb

3 of 4

noun (2)

: any of a northern African breed of horses that are noted for speed and endurance

barb

4 of 4

noun (3)

slang

: barbiturate

单词	barbs
释义	barb 1 of 4 noun (1) ˈbärb 1 : a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck 2 a : 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 barbless ˈbärb-ləs adjective barb 2 of 4 verb barbed; barbing; barbs transitive verb : to furnish with a barb barb 3 of 4 noun (2) : any of a northern African breed of horses that are noted for speed and endurance barb 4 of 4 noun (3) slang : barbiturate Synonyms Noun (1) affront brickbat cut dart dig dis [slang] diss epithet gird indignity insult name offense offence outrage personality poke put-down sarcasm slap slight slur See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English barbe barb, beard, from Anglo-French, from Latin barba — more at beard Noun (2) French barbe, from Italian barbero, from barbero of Barbary, from Barberia Barbary, coastal region in Africa First Known Use Noun (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1759, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) circa 1610, in the meaning defined above Noun (3) 1955, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition barb noun ˈbärb : a sharp point that sticks out and backward (as from the tip of an arrow or fishhook) Medical Definition barb noun ˈbärb slang : barbiturate barbs noun plural of barb as in insults an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings delivered one last barb to his ex-girlfriend as he stalked away Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance insults sarcasms outrages epithets brickbats darts indignities offences slights slurs pokes disses attacks affronts slaps jibes names personalities digs gibes offenses taunts put-downs criticisms girds invectives jeers cuts quips vituperations sneers dises disgraces catcalls abuses swipes mocks disapprovals shames tortures torments dishonors knocks opprobriums slams Antonyms & Near Antonyms compliments commendations accolades praises acclaim flatteries adulations applauses See More
随便看	throw one's influence behind throw one's weight about throw one's weight around throw one's weight behind throw oneself at throw oneself at (someone) throw oneself at someone throw oneself into throw oneself on the mercy of throw oneself on the mercy of (someone) throw oneself on the mercy of someone throw out throw out the baby with the bathwater throw out the welcome mat throw out the window throw over throw pearls before swine throw pillow throw punches throw rug throw shade throw someone a bone throw someone a curve throw someone a curveball throw someone a kiss

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