English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Bark
(n.)
The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog; a similar
sound made by some other animals.
Bark
(n.)
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.
Barkantine
(n.)
Same as Barkentine.
Barkbound
(a.)
Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or
close.
Barked
(imp. & p. p.)
of Bark
Barkeeper
(n.)
One who keeps or tends a bar for the sale of liquors.
Barken
(a.)
Made of bark.
Barkentine
(n.)
A threemasted vessel, having the foremast
square-rigged, and the others schooner-rigged. [Spelled also
barquentine, barkantine, etc.] See Illust. in Append.
Barker
(n.)
An animal that barks; hence, any one who clamors
unreasonably.
Barker
(n.)
One who strips trees of their bark.
Barker
(n.)
The spotted redshank.
Barker
(n.)
One who stands at the doors of shops to urg/ passers by to
make purchases.
Barker
(n.)
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.
Barkery
(n.)
A tanhouse.
Barking
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Bark
Instruments used in taking off the bark of trees.
A pair of pistols.