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noun

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The correct spelling is barks. The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals. 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

noun

  1. 1.The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
  2. 2.An abrupt loud vocal utterance.
  3. 3.The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
  4. 4.Peruvian bark or Jesuit's bark, the bark of the cinchona from which quinine is produced.
  5. 5.Hard candy made in flat sheets, for instance out of chocolate, peanut butter, toffee or peppermint.

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.

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