noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of spanner barb.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: spanner barb
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
t-barb
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History
Etymology
From the shape of its body, which may be seen as resembling either the letter T or a spanner/wrench. Compare its Finnish and Swedish names, ristibarbi and korsbarb, literally “cross barb”, referring to its crucifix-like (thus T-like) form.