1. the tough outer covering of a tree trunk and branches
2. the sharp loud cry of a dog
3. a sailing ship with three or more masts
Usage: nautical

1. to make the sharp loud cry characteristic of a dog
2. to speak or shout in a harsh, angry way

Examples

• The bark of the old oak tree was rough and deeply grooved.
• We heard the dog’s bark from across the yard.
• The neighbor’s dog tends to bark at strangers.
• The sergeant would bark orders at the new recruits.
• She peeled the bark off the birch tree to make crafts.
• His bark is worse than his bite.
• The historic bark sailed into the harbor with all sails set.