Meaning & Definition of Bark in English
English⟶
Bark
/bɑrk/
noun
1. Tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
synonym:
- bark
2. A noise resembling the bark of a dog
synonym:
- bark
3. A sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
synonym:
- bark,
- barque
4. The sound made by a dog
synonym:
- bark
verb
1. Speak in an unfriendly tone
- "She barked into the dictaphone"
synonym:
- bark
2. Cover with bark
synonym:
- bark
3. Remove the bark of a tree
synonym:
- bark,
- skin
4. Make barking sounds
- "The dogs barked at the stranger"
synonym:
- bark
5. Tan (a skin) with bark tannins
synonym:
- bark
Examples of using
The bark of this tree is very rough.
This dog is taught to bark at strangers.
The dog will bark.