BARBED

/bɑː(ɹ)bd/
11
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B(3) A(1) R(1) B(3) E(1) D(2)
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Definition

/bɑː(ɹ)bd/
verb
  1. To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
  2. To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.
  3. To cut (hair).
  4. To shave or dress the beard of.
  5. To clip; to mow.
adjective
  1. Having barbs
  2. Bearded (also applied to roses, referring to the leaves between the petals).
  3. (of language, etc.) Deliberately hurtful; biting; caustic.
  4. (of a horse) Accoutered with defensive armor; barded.

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