barbed wire
/ˌbɑːbd ˈwʌɪə
/noun [mass noun]
Wire with clusters of short, sharp spikes set at short intervals along it, used to make fences or in warfare as an obstruction.A tall, impenetrable wall with barbed wire and sharp metal spikes on top surrounded the entire complex....
- Consider using barbed wire or razor wire at the top of fences for added security.
- Stupid people behind picket fences and barbed wire fences voted for these stupid leaders.
- be (or have a) down on
- be (or have something) written all over one (or one's face)
- be (or look) a picture
- be (or make) friends with
- be (or make) so bold (as to do something)
- be (or put oneself) in another person's shoes
- be (or stand) in awe of
- Beothuk
- be out of here (or there)
- be out of (or have gone out with) the ark
- be out on one's ear
- be over
- Beowulf
- be part and parcel of
- be party (or a party) to
- be poles apart
- be pushing up (the) daisies
- be put upon
- bequeath
- bequeathal
- bequeather
- bequest
- be quick off the mark
- be quick (or slow) off the mark
- be quick (or slow) on the uptake