a) The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
Having two barbs or points.
b) A beard, or that which resembles it, or grows in the place of it.
The defensive armor with the horses of the ancient knights ... These are frequently, though improperly, stiled barbs.
a) To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
But rattling storm of arrows barbed with fire. — .
And now, in stead of mounting barbed steeds To fright the souls of fearful adversaries, He capers nimbly in a ladys chamber...
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