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bark
verbgeneral usecommon/lɐˈdɾaɾ/la·drar
Definition
1To 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.”
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)