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Vocabulary Entry
bark
|noun • verb • noun • verb
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N
noun
The sound a dog makes.
Example Sentences
"The dog's bark echoed through the park."
"She woke up to the sound of a persistent bark."
"His bark was louder than any dog in the neighborhood."
V
verb
To make the sound of a dog.
Example Sentences
"The dog barked at the mailman."
"He watched as the puppy began to bark excitedly."
"Sometimes, they bark at squirrels running by."
N
noun
The outer covering of a tree.
Example Sentences
"The bark of the tree was rough and textured."
"We collected some bark to use in our art project."
"The old oak tree had thick, gnarled bark."
V
verb
To speak sharply or angrily.
Example Sentences
"She barked orders at the crew."
"He tended to bark at his teammates during games."
"After hearing the news, he barked a response that surprised everyone."