The difference between Barbed wire and Razor wire

When used as nouns, barbed wire means twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them, whereas razor wire means a form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. also, a length thereof.


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  1. Barbed wire as a noun:

    Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.

  1. Razor wire as a noun:

    A form of securing wire similar to barbed wire, but with a series of short blades instead of barbs. Also, a length thereof.

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