Definition of barb

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Barb (n.) 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..

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Pieplant :: Pieplant (n.) A plant (Rheum Rhaponticum) the leafstalks of which are acid, and are used in making pies; the garden rhubarb..
Barbacan :: Barbacan (n.) A tower or advanced work defending the entrance to a castle or city, as at a gate or bridge. It was often large and strong, having a ditch and drawbridge of its own..
Semibarbarian :: Semibarbarian (n.) One partly civilized.
Tattoo :: Tattoo (n.) An indelible mark or figure made by puncturing the skin and introducing some pigment into the punctures; -- a mode of ornamentation practiced by various barbarous races, both in ancient and modern times, and also by some among civilized nations, especially by sailors..
Gaff :: Gaff (v. t.) To strike with a gaff or barbed spear; to secure by means of a gaff; as, to gaff a salmon..
Tonsor :: Tonsor (n.) A barber.
Barbarism :: Barbarism (n.) An offense against purity of style or language; any form of speech contrary to the pure idioms of a particular language. See Solecism.
Barber Fish :: Barber fish () See Surgeon fish.
Heathenism :: Heathenism (n.) The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country; ignorance; rudeness; barbarism.
Berberry :: Berberry (n.) See Barberry.
Boxthorn :: Boxthorn (n.) A plant of the genus Lycium, esp. Lycium barbarum..
Barbacan :: Barbacan (n.) An opening in the wall of a fortress, through which missiles were discharged upon an enemy..
Barbarism :: Barbarism (n.) An uncivilized state or condition; rudeness of manners; ignorance of arts, learning, and literature; barbarousness..
Barbarity :: Barbarity (n.) The state or manner of a barbarian; lack of civilization.
Valve :: Valve (n.) A small portion of certain anthers, which opens like a trapdoor to allow the pollen to escape, as in the barberry..
Uncivilized :: Uncivilized (a.) Not civilized; not reclaimed from savage life; rude; barbarous; savage; as, the uncivilized inhabitants of Central Africa..
Wattle :: Wattle (n.) Barbel of a fish.
Semibarbaric :: Semibarbaric (a.) Half barbarous or uncivilized; as, semibarbaric display..
Barbermonger :: Barbermonger (n.) A fop.
Barbule :: Barbule (n.) A very minute barb or beard.
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