Projection on arrow (4)

I believe the answer is:

barb

(Other definitions for barb that I've seen before include "Small prong on larger point" , "A thorn or a gibe" , "nasty comment" , "Point of fish-hook - gibe" , "Sharp projection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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