barking
Pronunciation:
/ˈbɑːkɪŋ//ˈbɑɹkɪŋ/verb
Definitions
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 tongueTo make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
To speak sharply.
Example: The sergeant barked an order.
verb
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To strip the bark from; to peel.
To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
Example: to bark one’s heel
To girdle.
To cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark.
Example: bark the roof of a hut
adjective
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Who or that barks or bark.
Example: a barking dog
adjective
Definitions
Completely insane.
Synonyms:three stops short of Dagenham