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barb

/ˈbɑːrb/ American
  • n. 倒钩
  • v. 装上倒钩
Definition
  • n. a sharp point that curves backwards on a hook or wire
  • v. to fit something with such a backward-pointing point
Example
The fishing hook had a sharp barb that caught its skin.
那个鱼钩上有一个锋利的倒钩,钩住了它的皮肤。