Barb and Sword

Barb

Barb noun - An act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings.

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Sword and barb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sword" instead a noun "Barb".

Nearby Words: barbed, barber, barbel

Sword noun - A hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point.

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Barb and sword are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Barb" instead a noun "Sword".

Nearby Words: swordsman, swordsmanship

normal	normal barb	normal sword
original	original barb	original sword
single	single barb	single sword
sharp	sharp barb	sharp sword
Other adjectives: massive, last.

Besides shortening long sword-like bayonets and commissioning the development of new designs, unit blacksmiths fashioned field expedient weapons such as the French Nail, made from stolen barb wire stakes.

Source: Improvised Weapon / Real Life

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