Barbwire

usgb/ˈbɑːrb.waɪər/
noun

A type of fencing material made of strong wire with sharp barbs at intervals, used for enclosing areas to prevent entry or escape.

The park is surrounded by barbwire to keep animals inside.
Visual representation of "barbwire" - A type of fencing material made of strong wire with sharp barbs at intervals, used for enclosing areas to prevent entry or escape.

Often appears as...

  • barbwire fence
  • barbwire entanglement

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Security

Barbwire is often used in security contexts to emphasize protection against intruders.

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The military base was fortified with barbwire to deter trespassers.
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Metaphorical Use

In literature, barbwire can symbolize confinement or barriers one faces in life.

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The protagonist felt trapped behind the barbwire of societal expectations.
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Contextual Sensitivity

Be cautious when using 'barbwire' to avoid negative connotations associated with confinement or aggression.

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He described his plans to break free from the barbwire of his routine.
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