bark
nouns
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
is derived from
is a part of
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
is a part of
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
is a type of (narrower)
a natural object that covers or envelops
"under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"
a noise resembling the bark of a dog
is a type of (narrower)
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
"he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"
verbs
speak in an unfriendly tone
"She barked into the dictaphone"
cover with bark
is a type of (narrower)
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
"cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
make barking sounds
"The dogs barked at the stranger"
is a type of (narrower)
express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
"She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"
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