barb wire

A form of barbed wire — Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

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Meanings

nounbarb wire (plural barb wires)

plural barb wires

  1. alternativeAlternative form of barbed wire.
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