bark
/bɑrk/
Also a verb
Meaning
The tough exterior protective covering of the stems and roots of woody plants, especially trees.
A thick layer of cork bark shields older oak trees against seasonal forest fires.
The sharp, loud, explosive cry made by a dog or other canine.
A sharp bark from inside the house warned visitors away from the front porch.
Collocations
- tree bark
- birch bark
- sharp bark
- loud bark
- strip the bark