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barbel (s (noun), barbels (pl)
A slender sensory tactile process on the lips of certain fish, such as catfish and cyprinoids: Some other fish, like the carp, goatfish, and a few kinds of sharks also have such barbels

The large European fresh-water fish (Barbus fluviatilis), possesses four barbels on its upper jaw, including any of various other species of Barbus.

Barbels or paps are also 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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