Pronunciation: /bɑːrbd/
verb past tense of barb, which means to provide with a barb or barbs
A1 The cat barbed its claws on the scratching post.
A2 She accidentally barbed her finger on the thorn bush.
B1 The soldier barbed the wire fence to prevent intruders.
B2 The journalist's words were carefully barbed to criticize the government.
C1 Her sarcasm was so barbed that it left everyone speechless.
C2 The comedian's jokes were often barbed, but his audience loved it.
adjective having sharp points or edges that can pierce or cut
A1 The cat got caught on a barbed wire fence.
A2 She accidentally touched the barbed wire and cut her hand.
B1 The barbed comments from her colleagues hurt her feelings.
B2 The barbed wire was strategically placed to deter intruders.
C1 The politician's barbed remarks sparked controversy.
C2 The author's writing style is known for its barbed wit and humor.
formal The barbed wire fence was installed to keep intruders out.
informal Be careful around that barbed wire, it's sharp!
slang I got a nasty cut from that barbed fence.
figurative Her words were like barbed arrows, piercing through his defenses.
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