barbed wirenoun [ U ]
uk/ˌbɑːbd ˈwaɪər/us/ˌbɑːrbd ˈwaɪr/a type of strong wire with sharp points on it, used to prevent people or animals from entering or leaving a place, especially a field:
a barbed wire fence
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Parts of buildings: fences & rails
- balustrade
- banister
- barricade
- barrier
- chain-link fence
- crush barrier
- dado rail
- fence sth in
- fence sth off
- fencing
- gatepost
- guard rail
- paling
- palisade
- picket fence
- picture rail
- rail
- railing
- sandbag
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