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Term: Barbed Wire

Description:

Barbed wire is a type of fencing material made of twisted strands of wire with sharp barbs or spikes running along its length. It is primarily used as a deterrent to prevent access or escape by humans or animals.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

Sense 1: A type of fencing material with sharp barbs or spikes.

Example sentence: The farmer installed barbed wire around his field to keep the cattle from straying.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Having the characteristics of barbed wire; prickly or sharp.

Example sentence: The barbed wire fence served as a formidable barrier, making it difficult for intruders to enter the restricted area.

Verb:

Sense 1: To surround or enclose with barbed wire.

Example sentence: The military base was heavily fortified, with the perimeter barbed-wired to ensure maximum security.

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