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barbed wire
noun \ˈbärb(d)-ˈwī(-ə)r, ˈbäb(d)-\
: wire that has sharp points and that is often used for fences
Full Definition of BARBED WIRE
: twisted wires armed with barbs or sharp points —called also barbwire
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First Known Use of BARBED WIRE
1866
Rhymes with BARBED WIRE
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barbed wire
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Definition of BARBED WIRE for Kids
: wire that has sharp points and is often used for fences
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