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The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog; a similar sound made by some other animals.
Alt. of Barque
A small beetle of many species (family Scolytidae), which in the larval state bores under or in the bark of trees, often doing great damage.
An insect of the family Coccidae, which infests the bark of trees and vines.
Same as Barkentine.
Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or close.
of Bark
One who keeps or tends a bar for the sale of liquors.
Made of bark.
A threemasted vessel, having the foremast square-rigged, and the others schooner-rigged. [Spelled also barquentine, barkantine, etc.] See Illust. in Append.
An animal that barks; hence, any one who clamors unreasonably.
One who strips trees of their bark.
The spotted redshank.
One who stands at the doors of shops to urg/ passers by to make purchases.
A pistol.
A machine, invented in the 17th century, worked by a form of reaction wheel. The water flows into a vertical tube and gushes from apertures in hollow horizontal arms, causing the machine to revolve on its axis.
A tanhouse.
of Bark
Instruments used in taking off the bark of trees.
A pair of pistols.