bark
//bɑːk//
Noun
barkSingular
barksPlural
1
The short, loud sound made by a dog or similar animal.
I heard a loud bark from the neighbor's dog.
Noun
barkSingular
barksPlural
1
The tough outer covering of a tree trunk and branches.
The bark of this old oak tree is very rough.
Synonym
Verb
barkInfinitive
barkPresent tense
barkedPast tense
barkedPast participle
barkingPresent participle
barksThird-person singular
1
To make the short, loud sound characteristic of a dog.
The dog barked at the stranger.
2
To speak or shout in a harsh, aggressive manner.
The coach barked orders at the players.