화살촉이나 낚싯바늘 끝 근처에 반대 방향으로 나 있는 미늘 또는 가시.
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.
예문:
"The fishhook's barb made it impossible for the trout to escape once it had bitten."
"He carefully removed the barb of the arrow from the wooden target."
누군가를 비판하거나 모욕하려는 의도가 담긴 의도적으로 신랄하거나 날카로운 말.
A deliberately hurtful or clever remark intended to criticize or insult someone.
예문:
"Despite the political barbs thrown during the debate, the candidates shook hands afterward."
"Her witty barbs often left her opponents speechless but resentful."
깃털의 줄기에서 뻗어 나온 미세한 깃가지, 또는 특정 물고기의 입 근처에 있는 살질의 수염.
One of the fine hair-like filaments growing from the shaft of a feather, or a fleshy filament near the mouth of certain fish.
예문:
"Under the microscope, you can see how each barb of the feather interlocks with its neighbor."
"The catfish uses its sensitive barbs to locate food in the murky riverbed."
과거에 여성들, 특히 수녀들이 목과 가슴 윗부분을 가리기 위해 착용했던 흰색 리넨 천.
A piece of white linen cloth formerly worn by women, especially nuns, to cover the throat and upper chest.
예문:
"The nun's traditional habit included a stiffly starched white barb."
"Historical paintings often depict noblewomen wearing a barb during periods of mourning."
화살이나 철사 같은 물체에 날카로운 돌기나 미늘을 달다.
To provide an object, such as an arrow or wire, with sharp projections or barbs.
예문:
"The manufacturer barbs the wire to create effective security fencing."
"Ancient hunters would barb their spears with flint to ensure they stayed in the prey."
사람의 머리카락을 자르거나 스타일을 내다; 이발하다.
To cut or style a person's hair; to act as a barber.
예문:
"He went to the local shop to get his hair barbed before the wedding."
"I will never barb my hair in this guy's shop again after that terrible cut."