noun

1. The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.

2. An abrupt loud vocal utterance.

verb

1. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

   “The neighbour's dog is always barking.”

2. To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

3. To speak sharply.

   “The sergeant barked an order.”

Synonyms: give tongue, latrate