Meaning & use
bark
The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
See it in a sentence
The bark of the old oak was rough and covered in patches of moss.
The dog let out a loud bark when the mail carrier approached the door.
A note on using this word
Bark also functions as a verb and noun for the sharp sound a dog makes.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make the short, loud sound characteristic of a dog, or to speak sharply.
The manager barked orders at the staff during the busy lunch rush.
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