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Bark
Example
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.
He collected pieces of tree bark to use in his artwork, fascinated by the textures and patterns.
02
the short cry that a dog or some other animals make
2.1
a noise resembling the rough sound made by a dog
03
a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
to bark
01
to make a short, loud sound that is typical of a dog
Intransitive
Example
The dog barked loudly when the mail carrier approached the house.
As the doorbell rang, the guard dog in the yard began to bark.
The excited puppy could n't contain its joy and started to bark playfully.
02
to speak or demand something in a sudden, sharp, or aggressive manner
Transitive: to bark a demand or question
Example
The sergeant barked orders at the recruits during the drill.
She barked a question at him, catching him off guard.
In the heat of the moment, she barked her disapproval loudly.
03
to treat leather or other materials with tannins extracted from tree bark
Transitive: to bark leather
Example
The artisans barked the hides to create durable leather for their products.
The tannery specialized in barking leather to produce high-quality goods.
They decided to bark the rawhide to enhance its color and strength.
04
to remove the outer layer of a tree or wood by scraping or cutting
Transitive: to bark timber
Example
The carpenter began to bark the logs before shaping them into furniture.
He used a knife to bark the branches for his woodcraft project.
They decided to bark the tree to make it easier for the sap to flow.
05
to encase or protect something with a layer resembling the bark of a tree
Transitive: to bark a surface
Example
The artisans barked the columns to give them a rustic appearance.
The craftsman barked the handles with cork for a better grip.
To preserve the wood, they barked the beams with a synthetic coating.