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barbed
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/bɑːbd/
US
/bɑrbd/
barbed wire
barbed wires
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Explain the two meanings of “barbed” in the examples: physically prickly and verbally hurtful.
Compare “barbed,” “sarcastic,” and “cutting” when describing a remark.
Show how “barbed” is formed from “barb” and explain its use as an adjective.
Give five natural collocations with “barbed,” including “barbed wire” and “barbed comment.”
Explain why “barbed wire” and “a barbed comment” have different meanings.
Assess how natural “to barb someone with a remark” sounds, and suggest more common alternatives.
Write two sentences using “barbed” in different senses, then check my use of the word.
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