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Barbed
UK
/bɑːbd/
US
/bɑrbd/
Translation barbed into russian
barb
Verbbarbed
Past Simple / Past Participle
barb
barbs
barbed Past Simple / Past Participle
barbing Gerund
He likes to barb his friends with witty remarks.
Ему нравится колоть своих друзей остроумными замечаниями.
Additional translations
ехидствовать
язвить
barbed
Adjective
UK
/bɑːbd/
US
/bɑrbd/
barbed
She made a barbed comment about his new haircut.
Она сделала язвительный комментарий о его новой стрижке.
The barbed wire fence was difficult to climb over.
Колючий забор было трудно перелезть.
Additional translations
с колючками
Definitions
barb
Noun
A sharp projection near the end of an arrow, fishhook, or similar item, angled away from the main point so as to make extraction difficult.
The fisherman carefully removed the barb from the fish's mouth.
A deliberately hurtful remark.
She couldn't help but feel the sting of his barb during the argument.
A small horse of a hardy breed originally from North Africa.
The Barb is known for its endurance and speed, making it a popular choice for long-distance riding.
barb
Verb
To provide with a barb or barbs, as in a fishhook or arrow.
The fisherman decided to barb the hook to ensure the fish wouldn't escape.
To criticize or insult someone in a sharp or cutting manner.
She didn't hesitate to barb her opponent with a sarcastic remark during the debate.
Idioms and phrases
fish barb
The fish barb can cause a painful injury.
рыбья колючка
Рыбья колючка может вызвать болезненную травму.
barb hook
The fisherman checked the barb hook before casting his line.
крючок с зазубринами
Рыбак проверил крючок с зазубринами перед забросом удочки.
trade barbs
The two politicians began to trade barbs during the debate.
обмениваться колкостями
Два политика начали обмениваться колкостями во время дебатов.
barb tongue
His barb tongue often gets him in trouble.
колючий язык
Его колючий язык часто приводит его к неприятностям.