Definition of Bark

1. Noun. Tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants.


2. Verb. Speak in an unfriendly tone. "They bark that there was a traffic accident "; "She barked into the dictaphone"
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize

3. Noun. A noise resembling the bark of a dog.
Generic synonyms: Noise

4. Verb. Cover with bark.
Generic synonyms: Cover

5. Noun. A sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts.
Exact synonyms: Barque
Generic synonyms: Sailing Ship, Sailing Vessel

6. Verb. Remove the bark of a tree. "They bark the trees"
Exact synonyms: Skin
Generic synonyms: Strip

7. Noun. The sound made by a dog.
Specialized synonyms: Bow-wow
Generic synonyms: Cry

8. Verb. Make barking sounds. ; "The dogs barked at the stranger"
Generic synonyms: Emit, Let Loose, Let Out, Utter
Specialized synonyms: Bay, Quest, Yap, Yelp, Yip
Derivative terms: Barker, Barker

9. Verb. Tan (a skin) with bark tannins.
Generic synonyms: Tan

Definition of Bark

1. n. The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree; the rind.

2. v. t. To strip the bark from; to peel.

3. v. i. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs; -- said of some animals, but especially of dogs.

4. n. The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog; a similar sound made by some other animals.

5. n. Formerly, any small sailing vessel, as a pinnace, fishing smack, etc.; also, a rowing boat; a barge. Now applied poetically to a sailing vessel or boat of any kind.

Definition of Bark

1. to cry like a dog [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Bark

1. The outermost covering of trees and some plants. This is composed of the cuticle or epidermis, the outer bark (cortex), and the inner bark or fibre. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bark

barium hydroxide
barium meal
barium monoxide
barium oxide
barium oxide
barium peroxide
barium protoxide
barium radioisotopes
barium solution
barium sulfate
barium sulfate
barium sulfide
barium sulphate
barium swallow
bark (current term)
bark (current term)
bark-louse
Barkan
barkan
Barkan's operation
barkans
barked
barkeep
barkeeper
barkeepers
barkeeps
barken
barkened
barkening
barkens

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