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bark

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/bɑrk/ · bark

The outer protective layer of the trunk, branches, and twigs of a tree.

Meanings

nounformal

The outer protective layer of the trunk, branches, and twigs of a tree.

درخت کی لکڑی کا وہ بیرونی حفاظتی حصہ جو تنہ، شاخوں اور ڈالوں کو ڈھانپتا ہے۔

کالھی

kalkhi

Synonyms

outer coveringpeellayerبیرونی تہہچھالپیل

Antonyms

coreheartwoodداخلیدھات

Common Collocations

  • tree bark
  • peel off the bark
  • cork bark

Example Sentences

The bark of the oak tree is rough and thick.

بلوط کے درخت کی کالھی کھردری اور موٹی ہوتی ہے۔

Baloot ke darakht ki kalkhi khurdri aur moti hoti hai.

We used the bark to make natural dyes.

ہم نے قدرتی رنگ بنانے کے لئے کالھی کا استعمال کیا۔

Hum ne qudrati rang banane ke liye kalkhi ka istemal kiya.

The bark provides protection for the tree.

کالھی درخت کے لئے حفاظتی نقشہ فراہم کرتی ہے۔

Kalkhi darakht ke liye hifazati naqsha faraham karti hai.

Easily Confused With

bark (the sound a dog makes):This 'bark' refers to the sound made by a dog, whereas the other refers to the outer layer of a tree.
verbinformal

To make a short, loud sound, usually associated with dogs.

اکثر کتوں سے منسوب ایک مختصر، بلند آواز نکالنا۔

بھونکنا

bhoonkna

Synonyms

yelphowlcallبھونکآوازپکار

Antonyms

whispersilenceسرگوشیخاموشی

Common Collocations

  • bark loudly
  • the dog barked
  • bark at strangers

Example Sentences

The dog barked at the mailman.

کتا ڈاکیے پر بھونکا۔

Kutta daakiye par bhoonka.

She could hear the dogs barking in the distance.

اس نے دور سے کتوں کی بھونکنے کی آواز سنی۔

Us ne door se kuton ki bhoonkne ki aawaz suni.

He tried to quiet the barking dog.

اس نے بھونکنے والے کتے کو خاموش کرنے کی کوشش کی۔

Us ne bhoonkne wale kutte ko khamosh karne ki koshish ki.

Easily Confused With

bark (the outer covering of a tree):In this context, 'bark' refers to the sound made by dogs.

Word Family

barking
verbبھونکنا
barkeeper
nounبار کا مالک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'bark' like a dog's sound.

Picture a dog barking at a mailman.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "barc" — a covering; protective layer

First known use: 14th century

The word 'bark' has its roots in Old English and is used to denote both the outer covering of trees and the sound made by dogs.