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Bark
01
the hard outer covering of a tree
Examples
The rough bark of the oak tree provided a sturdy surface for the squirrels to climb.
The birch tree 's bark was smooth and white, contrasting with the darker bark of the nearby pines.
02
the vocal sound produced by a dog
Examples
The dog 's bark woke the entire neighborhood.
She responded to every bark from the puppy.
2.1
any noise that resembles the sharp, abrupt sound of a dog's bark
Examples
The branches scraped the roof with a bark in the wind.
The engine emitted a bark as it started.
03
a sailing vessel with three or more masts, traditionally rigged
Examples
The bark set sail at dawn with full sails.
Sailors prepared the bark for the long voyage.
to bark
01
to make a short, loud sound that is typical of a dog
Intransitive
Examples
The dog barked loudly when the mail carrier approached the house.
As the doorbell rang, the guard dog in the yard began to bark.
02
to speak or demand something in a sudden, sharp, or aggressive manner
Transitive: to bark a demand or question
Examples
The sergeant barked orders at the recruits during the drill.
She barked a question at him, catching him off guard.
03
to treat leather or other materials with tannins extracted from tree bark
Transitive: to bark leather
Examples
The artisans barked the hides to create durable leather for their products.
The tannery specialized in barking leather to produce high-quality goods.
04
to remove the outer layer of a tree or wood by scraping or cutting
Transitive: to bark timber
Examples
The carpenter began to bark the logs before shaping them into furniture.
He used a knife to bark the branches for his woodcraft project.
05
to encase or protect something with a layer resembling the bark of a tree
Transitive: to bark a surface
Examples
The artisans barked the columns to give them a rustic appearance.
The craftsman barked the handles with cork for a better grip.
