barb in German
barb in German is Widerhaken, Federast — barb means a sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
barb in German
Widerhaken
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.
Federast
(ornithology) One of the many side branches of a feather, which collectively constitute the vane.
What does "barb" mean?
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noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
"The fishhook's barb kept it firmly lodged in the fish's mouth."
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noun A sharp, cutting remark meant to hurt or provoke.
"She fired off a few barbs about his driving before he even started the car."
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noun Any of various small freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels near the mouth.
"The aquarium tank was stocked with tiger barbs."
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verb To fit something with barbs.
"The fence was barbed with wire along the top."
barb in a sentence
- The fishhook's barb kept it firmly lodged in the fish's mouth.
- She fired off a few barbs about his driving before he even started the car.
- The aquarium tank was stocked with tiger barbs.
- The fence was barbed with wire along the top.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "barb" in German?
"barb" in German is Widerhaken, Federast. barb means: A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
How do you use "barb" in a sentence?
Example: "The fishhook's barb kept it firmly lodged in the fish's mouth." In German, "barb" is Widerhaken, Federast.
Are there other ways to say "barb" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "barb": Widerhaken, Federast.
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