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barbed wire Definition

☆ barbed wire

barbed wire Synonyms

barbed wire

n.

barbwire, fence wire, galvanized wire, fencing, wire fence, concertina wire; see also fence 1, 2.

barbed wire Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: You'll have the barbed wire up for Mossie now.
  • string: The latter also had two strands of barbed wire strung along the top.
  • repair: The Battalion had parties of specialist machine-gunners and grenade throwers on stand-by, as well as those ready to repair barbed wire.
  • make: It can also be used to make barbed wire.
  • attach: BARBED WIRE EXTENSION ARMS A hot dipped galvanized bracket to attach barbed wire for additional security.
  • cover: She climbs over the inner fence covering the barbed wire with a blanket, but hurts her hands on the second fence.

Converse of subject

  • surround: All were clearly marked and surrounded by barbed wire; they were intended to deny these areas to the enemy, not to kill.