barbed wire

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barbed wire

strong wire with sharp barbs at close intervals, used in fencing to deter livestock. Consists commonly of two strands twisted together and bearing sharp spines every 4 inches (10 cm) or so. Animals accidentally caught in a fence made of the wire can be badly lacerated.

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