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bark

verbgeneral usecommon/lɐˈdɾaɾ/la·drar

Definition

1

To make the characteristic sharp cry of a dog.

Usage examples

“The dog barks every time the postman arrives.”
“I heard a dog barking in the distance.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

dog barksbark at strangersbark loudly

Idiomatic expressions

  • His bark is worse than his bite. (he is less dangerous than he seems)
  • Barking up the wrong tree (pursuing a mistaken line of thought)