Barking

verb

/ˈbɑːkɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.8

Definitions

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

"The neighbour's dog is always barking."

2.verbTo make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

3.verbTo speak sharply.

"The sergeant barked an order."

4.verbTo strip the bark from; to peel.

5.verbTo abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

"to bark one’s heel"

6.verbTo girdle.

7.verbTo cover or inclose with bark, or as with bark.

"bark the roof of a hut"

8.adjectiveWho or that barks or bark.

"a barking dog"

9.adjectiveCompletely insane.

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