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barking

The correct spelling is barking.

How to pronounce barking

/ˈbɑːkɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/

Say it like: Bar-kin-g

The correct spelling is barking. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs). For example: "The neighbour's dog is always barking."

Usage Examples

The neighbour's dog is always barking.

The sergeant barked an order.

to bark one’s heel

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
  2. 2.To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
  3. 3.To speak sharply.
  4. 4.To strip the bark from; to peel.
  5. 5.To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

adjective

  1. 1.Who or that barks or bark.
  2. 2.Completely insane.

noun

  1. 1.The action of the verb to bark.

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