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bark

/bɑːk/
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Bark is the tough, outer covering of a tree. It is made up of layers of tissue and is often rough and textured. Bark serves many important functions for trees, including protecting them from insects, disease, and physical damage. It also helps regulate water loss and stores nutrients.

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"bark" as noun

1 - The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.

2 - An abrupt loud vocal utterance.

"bark" as verb

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

2 - To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

3 - To speak sharply.

"bark" as noun

1 - The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.

2 - Peruvian bark or Jesuit's bark, the bark of the cinchona from which quinine is produced.

3 - Hard candy made in flat sheets, for instance out of chocolate, peanut butter, toffee or peppermint.

"bark" as verb

1 - To strip the bark from; to peel.

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

3 - To girdle.

"bark" as noun

1 - A small sailing vessel, e.g. a pinnace or a fishing smack; a rowing boat or barge.

2 - A sailing vessel or boat of any kind.

3 - A vessel, typically with three (or more) masts, with the foremasts (or fore- and mainmasts) square-rigged, and mizzenmast schooner-rigged.

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Synonyms
1 - howl
2 - growl
3 - snarl
4 - yowl
5 - whine
6 - how
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Antonyms
1 - whisper
2 - silence
3 - murmur
4 - hiss
5 - purr
6 - growl
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Examples in Context

1 - The willow's bark is rough, contrasting with its soft leaves.

1 - La corteza del sauce es rugosa, contrastando con sus suaves hojas.

2 - He leaned against the tree, feeling its rough bark on his back.

2 - Se apoyó contra el árbol, sintiendo la corteza rugosa en su espalda.

3 - The sudden bark behind him shivered his timbers on the lonely street.

3 - El ladrido repentino a sus espaldas lo asustó de muerte en la calle solitaria.

4 - The dog's bark can crack the silence of a quiet evening.

4 - El ladrido del perro puede romper el silencio de una noche tranquila.

5 - A glyph carved into the bark of the tree intrigued passersby.

5 - Un glifo tallado en la corteza del árbol intrigaba a los transeúntes.

6 - The wise elephant nosed the tree, checking for tasty bark .

6 - El sabio elefante tanteó el árbol con la trompa, buscando corteza sabrosa.

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