BARB — Definition of BARB
noun
1
The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
2
A hurtful or disparaging remark.
3
A beard, or that which resembles it, or grows in the place of it.
4
Armor for a horse, corrupted from bard.
verb
1
To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
2
To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.
3
To cut (hair).
4
To shave or dress the beard of.
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