Pronunciation: /bɑrk/
noun the tough protective covering of the trunk, branches, and twigs of a tree or woody shrub
A1 The dog's bark scared the cat.
A2 I heard a loud bark coming from the backyard.
B1 The bark of the tree was peeling off in strips.
B2 The rough bark of the tree felt rough against my skin.
C1 The bark of the tree was a rich brown color, contrasting with the green leaves.
C2 The sound of the dog's bark echoed through the empty street.
verb to speak loudly and aggressively
A1 The dog barks loudly when someone knocks on the door.
A2 She barked at her brother to stop bothering her while she was studying.
B1 The security guard barked orders at the crowd to move back.
B2 The coach barked instructions to the players during the intense game.
C1 The sergeant barked commands to his troops as they prepared for battle.
C2 The director barked criticisms at the actors during rehearsals.
formal The dog's bark echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
informal My neighbor's dog won't stop barking at night.
slang That new movie is going to bark up the wrong tree with audiences.
figurative His bark is worse than his bite, so don't be intimidated by his aggressive demeanor.
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