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barb

UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/

Translations

barbnoun
barbs
pl
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
ardillonEn mécanique, pêche et armurerie : petite pointe recourbée qui empêche le retrait.
The fisherman carefully removed the barb from the fish's mouth.
Le pêcheur a retiré avec précaution l'ardillon de la bouche du poisson.
barbuleEn ornithologie : élément fin d’une plume formant la vexille.
Under the microscope, the biologist could see how the barbs of the falcon's feather latched together.
Au microscope, le biologiste pouvait voir comment les barbules de la plume du faucon s'emboîtaient.
barbeRace de cheval originaire d’Afrique du Nord.
The Barb is known for its endurance and speed, making it a popular choice for long-distance riding.
La barbe est connue pour son endurance et sa vitesse, ce qui en fait un choix apprécié pour l'équitation de longue distance.
piqueAu sens figuré : remarque blessante ou ironique.
She couldn't help but feel the sting of his barb during the argument.
Elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de ressentir la pique de sa remarque pendant la dispute.
Synonyms
spike
hook
point
thorn
prong
barbverb
barbed
Past Simple
barbed
Past Participle
barbing
Gerund
UK
/bɑːb/
US
/bɑrb/
piquerAu sens figuré : lancer une remarque mordante ou blessante.
She didn't hesitate to barb her opponent with a sarcastic remark during the debate.
Elle n'a pas hésité à piquer son adversaire avec une remarque sarcastique pendant le débat.
armerEmploi technique : munir d’ardillons ou de pointes recourbées.
The fisherman decided to barb the hook to ensure the fish wouldn't escape.
Le pêcheur a décidé d'armer l'hameçon pour s'assurer que le poisson ne s'échapperait pas.
Synonyms
hurt
prick
pierce
wound
sting

Definitions

barbnoun
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.
One of the parallel filaments projecting from the shaft of a feather, which interlock to form the feather's vane.
Under the microscope, the biologist could see how the barbs of the falcon's feather latched together.
barbverb
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.
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