Bark Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English beorc (noun), beorcan (verb), of Germanic origin; possibly related to break

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the sharp explosive cry of a dog, fox, or seal.

Short Definition:

cry of dog

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

(of a dog, fox, or seal) give a bark

Short Definition:

give bark

Examples:

• a dog barked at her

Definition:

utter (a command or question) abruptly or aggressively

Short Definition:

say something aggressively

Examples:

• he began barking out his orders
• ‘Nobody is allowed up here,’ he barked