Definition of Bark
Bark
bark
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a loud and explosive/sharp sound resembling the cry of a dog, for example when someone coughs or laughs;
e.g. The dog gave a bark when it saw its owner outside the window. He gave a bark of laughter when he saw the funny sign.
(noun)
the hard, woody outer layer of the branches, stems (trunks), and roots of trees and some shrubs;
e.g. The tree had rough bark that made it say to climb.
(noun)
a candy made from a tin sheet of chocolate sprinkled with nuts, dried fruit, and other sweets and broken into rough pieces;
e.g. He is making some almond bark to share with his friends.
(verb)
to give a loud and explosive/sharp cry similar to the sound made by animals such as dogs;
e.g. Dogs often bark when they see something threatening.
(verb)
to make a loud sound, for example when coughing or laughing, similar to the explosive noise made by a dog, or to say something with such a voice;
e.g. She started to bark and cough, and everyone in the room turned to look at her. I began to bark orders at the workmen.
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