barks;
barked;
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barks;
barked;
barking
Britannica Dictionary definition of BARK
1
[no object]
of a dog
:
to make a short loud sound
2
:
to shout or say (something) in a loud and angry way
[+ object]
—
often + out
[no object]
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He was barking into the phone, giving orders to one of his employees.
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The captain barked at the crew.
barking up the wrong tree
informal
:
trying to do something in a way that will not be successful
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If you are looking for money, you're barking up the wrong tree. [=you are asking the wrong person]
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She claims that researchers are barking up the wrong tree by focusing on conventional forms of treatment for the disease.
2
bark
/ˈbɑɚk/
noun
plural
barks
plural
barks
Britannica Dictionary definition of BARK
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:
the short, loud sound made by a dog
also
:
a similar sound
◊ If your bark is worse than your bite, you appear to be more angry or dangerous than you really are.
3
bark
/ˈbɑɚk/
noun
plural
barks
plural
barks
Britannica Dictionary definition of BARK
:
the outer covering of a tree
[noncount]
[count]
4
bark
noun
plural
barks
or
barques
plural
barks
or
barques
Britannica Dictionary definition of BARK
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