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Meaning of barked

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

barked

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

    Example: The neighbour's dog is always barking.

    Synonyms:give tongue
  2. To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

  3. To speak sharply.

    Example: The sergeant barked an order.

verb

Definitions

  1. To strip the bark from; to peel.

  2. To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

    Example: to bark one’s heel

  3. To girdle.

  4. To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark.

    Example: bark the roof of a hut

adjective

Definitions

  1. (in combination) Having the specified kind of bark.

    Example: a rough-barked tree