Bark — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Bark
Bark (verb)
- to make the characteristic short loud cry of a dog
- to make a noise resembling a bark
- to speak in a curt loud and usually angry tone, snap
- to treat with an infusion of tanbark
- to strip the bark from
- to rub off or abrade the skin of
Bark (noun)
- the sound made by a barking dog
- a similar sound
- a short sharp peremptory tone of speech or utterance
- the tough exterior covering of a woody root or stem; specifically, the tissues outside the cambium that include an inner layer especially of secondary phloem and an outer layer of periderm
- cinchona
- a candy containing chocolate and nuts that is made in a sheet and broken into pieces
- a small sailing ship
- a sailing ship of three or more masts with the aftmost mast fore-and-aft rigged and the others square-rigged
- a craft propelled by sails or oars
Bark (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to remove the natural covering of
"barking a tree will probably kill it"
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to speak sharply or irritably
"the new supervisor found that speaking to people with a civil tongue got better results than barking at them"
Bark (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a boat equipped with one or more sails
"took a small bark out on the lake"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bark
The most common words with a similar meaning to Bark:
Near Antonyms of Bark
Word Forms of Bark
Origin & Etymology of Bark
Middle English berken, from Old English beorcan; akin to Old Norse berkja to bark, Lithuanian burgėti to growl
First known use: before 12th centuryi
Words & Phrases Containing Bark
Frequently Asked Questions about Bark
What does "Bark" mean?
"Bark" means to make the characteristic short loud cry of a dog. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make the characteristic short loud cry of a dog. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Bark"?
Other words for "Bark" include flay, hull, husk, peel, shell, shuck, skin and snap. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bark" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Bark"?
There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bark". Common alternatives include flay, hull, husk, peel, shell, shuck, skin, snap, snarl and dinghy.
How do you use "Bark" in a sentence?
Examples of "Bark" in a sentence: "barking a tree will probably kill it"; "the new supervisor found that speaking to people with a civil tongue got better results than barking at them"; "took a small bark out on the lake".
Is "Bark" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Bark" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Bark"?
"Bark" is pronounced /ˈbärk/.
What is the origin of the word "Bark"?
"Bark" comes from Middle English berken, from Old English beorcan; akin to Old Norse berkja to bark, Lithuanian burgėti to growl. First known use: before 12th centuryi.
What is another word for "Bark" meaning "to remove the natural covering of"?
When "Bark" (verb) means to remove the natural covering of, synonyms include flay, hull, husk, peel, shell and shuck.