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barb

/bɑː(ɹ)b/
Meanings
  • noun

    A sharp point or projection, especially at the end of a spear, arrow, or fishhook.

    - "The fisherman cast his line into the water, hoping for a big catch with his barbed hook."
    - "The knight charged into battle with his lance, its tip adorned with a deadly barb."
    - "The arrow, tipped with a barb, pierced the target cleanly."
  • verb

    To equip with a barb or barbs.

    - "The hunter barbed his arrows before setting out on the hunt."
    - "The fisherman barbed his hooks before going fishing."
    - "The spear was barbed, ready for use in battle."
Pronunciation
  1. /bɑː(ɹ)b/



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  2. /bɑː(ɹ)b/



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  3. /bɑː(ɹ)b/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with barb
carb , marble , arable , table , mable , stable
Homophones
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  1. Barb (en) : A female pig

  2. Barb (en) : A type of fabric

Variants
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barb , barbless , barbs , barbed , barbing
Etymology
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Old English beorp, from beorg 'mountain, hill'. Originally a sharp point or projection on a mountain or hill.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'barb' is derived from Old English beorp, which originally meant 'mountain, hill'.

  2. The barb on a fishhook is designed to catch and hold onto the fish, preventing it from escaping.

  3. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid a 'barbaricum' or 'barbarian wage' for fighting against enemy tribes beyond the Roman border.

Related Concepts
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  1. Spear: A long, pointed weapon used for thrusting.

  2. Arrow: A projectile, typically consisting of a sharp point attached to a shaft, used for hunting or war.

  3. Fishhook: A hook used for catching fish, with a barb to help keep the fish on the hook.

Culture
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In literature, the 'barb' is often used as a metaphor for something sharp or pointed, such as a criticism or a harsh word. In art, it is commonly depicted as the sharp point at the end of a spear or arrow. In music, the term 'barb' is used in music theory to refer to a sharp sign in sheet music.

How to Memorize "barb"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a sharp point or projection.
    - Imagine a spear or arrow with a barb at the end.
    - Think of a fishhook with a barb to keep the fish on the line.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'barb' with sharp, pointed objects.
    - Think of spears, arrows, and fishhooks when you hear the word 'barb'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'B-A-R-B: Brings Aimed Results Before Battle' to remember the meaning of 'barb' as a noun.
    - Use the mnemonic 'B-A-R-B: Barbs Are Really Brilliant' to remember the meaning of 'barb' as a verb.

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