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barbed wire

/bɑːrbd ˈwaɪər/

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/bɑːrbd ˈwaɪər/B1formal
  • ruТип оградительного материала, состоящий из скрученных нитей проволоки с острыми шипами или зазубринами через равные промежутки, используемый для безопасности, контроля скота или военных заграждений.

A type of fencing material consisting of twisted strands of wire with sharp barbs or points at regular intervals, used for security, livestock control, or military barriers.

  1. Fencing materialB1formal

    A type of fencing wire constructed with sharp edges or points arranged at intervals along the strands.

    ruКолючая проволока

    • The farmer used barbed wire to keep the cattle inside the field.
    • Barbed wire fences are common around military bases.
    • He cut his hand on the rusty barbed wire.