barba — meaning in English

English meaning

• barb noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
• beard noun The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.

Senses

barba is used for these senses in English:

• barb (ornithology) One of the many side branches of a feather, which collectively constitute the vane.
• beard Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.

barb — full definition

1. noun A sharp point angled backward on an arrow, hook, or wire, designed to make it hard to pull out.
2. noun A sharp, cutting remark meant to hurt or provoke.
3. noun Any of various small freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels near the mouth.
4. verb To fit something with barbs.

beard — full definition

1. noun The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.
2. noun Slang for a person who accompanies someone (often as a partner in public) to hide that person's sexual orientation or a secret relationship.
3. verb To confront someone boldly and openly, often facing them down despite the risk.

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