English dictionary
bark
/b/A/rk/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a noise resembling the bark of a dog
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a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
Synonyms barqueSource: WordNet 3.0
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the sound made by a dog
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The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.
Source: webster1913
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The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog; a similar sound made by some other animals.
Source: webster1913
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Formerly, any small sailing vessel, as a pinnace, fishing smack, etc.; also, a rowing boat; a barge. Now applied poetically to a sailing vessel or boat of any kind.
Source: webster1913
verb
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speak in an unfriendly tone
ExamplesShe barked into the dictaphone.
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cover with bark
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remove the bark of a tree
Synonyms skinSource: WordNet 3.0
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make barking sounds
ExamplesThe dogs barked at the stranger.
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tan (a skin) with bark tannins
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To strip the bark from; to peel.
Source: webster1913
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To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs; -- said of some animals, but especially of dogs.
Source: webster1913