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Barb usually refers to a sharp or pointed projection that is found on the surface of something, like a fishhook or thorn.
Barb usually refers to a sharp point or criticism, while spiny describes something covered in small, sharp projections or spines.
Spiny
adjective
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Covered With Spikes Or Sharp-pointed Things Sticking Up From The Surface.
Be Careful When You Touch The Spiny Cactus.
Often appears as...
Look up Spinyspiny cactus
spiny sea urchin
Barb
noun//
A Sharp Point That Sticks Out And Can Cause Pain Or Injury.
The Fisherman Had To Carefully Remove The Fish From The Barb Of The Hook.
Often appears as...
Look up Barbfish barb
barb of a hook
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