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BARKS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word barks. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word barks. (close relations)
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bays
nounn
noun

• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

• the sound of a hound on the scent

• small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

• a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital

• a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

• a small recess opening off a larger room

• a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

adjective satellite

• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

verb

• utter in deep prolonged tones

• bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

growls
verbv
noun

• the sound of growling (as made by animals)

verb

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

howls
verbv
noun

• a long loud emotional utterance

• the long plaintive cry of a hound or a wolf

• a loud sustained noise resembling the cry of a hound

verb

• emit long loud cries

• cry loudly, as of animals

• make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

• laugh unrestrainedly and heartily

ruffs
nounn
noun

• an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal

• a high tight collar

• common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season

• (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit

verb

• play a trump

snarls
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vicious angry growl

• an angry vicious expression

• something jumbled or confused

verb

• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

• make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise

• twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

• make more complicated or confused through entanglements

woofs
verbv
noun

• the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving

yells
verbv
noun

• a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

• a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate)

verb

• utter a sudden loud cry

• utter or declare in a very loud voice

yelps
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

verb

• bark in a high-pitched tone

barque
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts

rind
nounn
noun

• the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)

skin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

• an outer surface (usually thin)

• body covering of a living animal

• a person's skin regarded as their life

• a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent

• a person whose head is bald or shaved

• the rind of a fruit or vegetable

• a bag serving as a container for liquids; it is made from the hide of an animal

verb

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

• remove the bark of a tree

• remove the skin from

Best Hypernyms For BARKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for barks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
cover utter covering cry emit mouth noise speak talk tan verbalise verbalize
Phrases (5)
let looselet outnatural coveringsailing shipsailing vessel

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