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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.
02
the vocal sound produced by a dog
Examples
The dog 's bark woke the entire neighborhood.
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.
03
a sailing vessel with three or more masts, traditionally rigged
Examples
The bark set sail at dawn with full sails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
