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barb 1 |bɑːb|

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noun1 a sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fish hook, or similar object, which is angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.2 a beard-like filament at the mouth of some fish, such as barbel and catfish.3 a freshwater fish with barbels around the mouth, popular in aquaria. DERIVATIVES barbless adjective

Front	barb 1 \|bɑːb\|
Back	noun 1 a sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fish hook, or similar object, which is angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult. 2 a beard-like filament at the mouth of some fish, such as barbel and catfish. 3 a freshwater fish with barbels around the mouth, popular in aquaria. DERIVATIVES barbless adjective

Fish Barb |Bɑːb| Noun Sharp Projection End Arrow