Definition of Barbed

having sharp pointy wires stick out from a longer wire or hooks

Examples of Barbed in a sentence

In order to keep the prisoners from escaping, a dangerous barbed wire fence was installed so that the prisoner’s skin would get ripped if an escape attempt was made.  🔊

With the barbed crown on her head, people were especially careful when removing it so they would not get injured.  🔊

Having a barbed fishing hook, the fisherman was able to catch countless fish by hooking them in the mouth.  🔊

Warriors used barbed arrows to inflict lethal injuries on their opponents so that it would pierce their hearts and be tough to remove.  🔊

Since the last attempt to kill a bear was unsuccessful, the hunter took his barbed spear this time in order to completely impale the animal.  🔊

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