Bark: meaning, definitions and examples

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bark

[ bɑːk ]

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dog sound

The sound a dog makes, typically loud and sharp.

Synonyms

growl, woof

Examples of usage

The dog started to bark when someone knocked on the door.
The neighbor's dog barks every morning.

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tree covering

The tough protective outer covering of the trunk, branches, and twigs of a tree or woody shrub.

Synonyms

rind, skin

Examples of usage

The bark of the tree was rough and textured.
He carved his initials into the tree bark.

Translations

Translations of the word "bark" in other languages:

🇵🇹 latir

🇮🇳 भौंकना

🇩🇪 bellen

🇮🇩 menggonggong

🇺🇦 гавкати

🇵🇱 szczekać

🇯🇵 吠える (hoeru)

🇫🇷 aboyer

🇪🇸 ladrar

🇹🇷 havlamak

🇰🇷 짖다 (jitda)

🇸🇦 ينبح (yanbaḥ)

🇨🇿 štěkat

🇸🇰 štekať

🇨🇳 吠 (fèi)

🇸🇮 lajati

🇮🇸 gelta

🇰🇿 үруге

🇬🇪 ყეფა (q'epha)

🇦🇿 hürmək

🇲🇽 ladrar

Word origin

The word 'bark' has Old English origins, with its roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'barkaz'. Originally, it referred to the sound a dog makes, which is the most common usage today. Over time, it also came to be used to describe the outer covering of a tree. The dual meanings of 'bark' have been in use for centuries, making it a versatile and widely understood word in the English language.