barbed wire

/ˌbɑrb(d) ˌˈwaɪər/
/bɑbd ˈwaɪə/
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Definitions of barbed wire
  1. noun
    strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
    synonyms: barbwire
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    types:
    concertina
    coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle
    type of:
    wire
    ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
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