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barbel (s (noun), barbels (pl)
1. A slender tactile process on the lips of certain fish; such as, catfish and cyprinoids.
2. A large European fresh-water fish (Barbus fluviatilis), with four barbels on its upper jaw; also, any of various other species of Barbus.
3. Barbs or paps under the tongue of horses and cattle.
2. A large European fresh-water fish (Barbus fluviatilis), with four barbels on its upper jaw; also, any of various other species of Barbus.
3. Barbs or paps under the tongue of horses and cattle.
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barbel, barbell
barbel (BAHR buhl) (noun)
One of the soft thread-like appendages to the jaws, chin, or nostrils of certain fish; functioning as an organ of touch: In the aquarium Jarvis saw a large freshwater fish with more than one barbel hanging from its mouth.
barbell (BAHR bel") (noun)
A metal bar with weights at each end that is used for exercise and in weight lifting: Jonathan kept lifting the barbell until he was able to lift more weight than the other guys.
Bruno, the school athlete, excelled in the use of the barbell; in addition, he had a large rare fish collection at home, and one of his more interesting fish had a barbell which it used as it was swimming around looking for something to eat.
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Confusing Words Clarified: Group B; Homonyms, Homophones, Homographs, Synonyms, Polysemes, etc.
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