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Barb
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
Translation barb into russian
barb
Verb
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
He likes to barb his friends with witty remarks.
Ему нравится колоть своих друзей остроумными замечаниями.
barb
Noun
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
The barb on the wire fence caught his shirt.
Шип на проволочном заборе зацепил его рубашку.
The fish has a barb on its fin.
У рыбы есть колючка на плавнике.
The bee's barb can be quite painful.
Жало пчелы может быть довольно болезненным.
Definitions
barb
Verb
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
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.
barb
Noun
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
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.
Idioms and phrases
trade barbs
The two politicians began to trade barbs during the debate.
обмениваться колкостями
Два политика начали обмениваться колкостями во время дебатов.
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.
barb tongue
His barb tongue often gets him in trouble.
колючий язык
Его колючий язык часто приводит его к неприятностям.