Barb: meaning, definitions and examples

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barb

[ bɑːb ]

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hair styling

A barb is a sharp point projecting in reverse direction to the main point, designed to prevent easy removal. It is commonly used in hair styling tools such as combs and brushes.

Synonyms

prong, spike, thorn

Examples of usage

The barb on the comb helped to detangle my hair.
She felt a sharp pain when the barb on the brush caught her hair.

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fishing

In fishing, a barb refers to the backward-facing projection on the shank of a fish hook, designed to prevent the fish from easily escaping once caught.

Synonyms

fish hook barb, hook point

Examples of usage

The barb on the hook ensured that the fish stayed hooked.
You need to be careful when removing the barb from the fish's mouth.

Translations

Translations of the word "barb" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barba

🇮🇳 दाढ़ी

🇩🇪 Bart

🇮🇩 jenggot

🇺🇦 борода

🇵🇱 broda

🇯🇵 あごひげ

🇫🇷 barbe

🇪🇸 barba

🇹🇷 sakal

🇰🇷 수염

🇸🇦 لحية

🇨🇿 vousy

🇸🇰 brada

🇨🇳 胡子

🇸🇮 brada

🇮🇸 skegg

🇰🇿 сақал

🇬🇪 წვერი

🇦🇿 saqqal

🇲🇽 barba

Word origin

The word 'barb' originated from the Old French word 'barbe', meaning 'beard' or 'point'. Over time, it evolved to refer to sharp projections or points, used in various contexts such as hair styling and fishing.

See also: bar, barbel, barge, baron, barred, barrel, barrier, bars, rebar.