Fence prong (4)

I believe the answer is:

barb

(Other definitions for barb that I've seen before include "Jibe" , "Arrowhead projection" , "Aggressive remark directed at a person" , "Insult" , "A thorn or a gibe" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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