barking

(verb) speak in an unfriendly tone. Synonyms: bark. Example: "She barked into the dictaphone."

(verb) cover with bark. Synonyms: bark.

(verb) remove the bark of a tree. Synonyms: bark, skin.

(verb) make barking sounds. Synonyms: bark. Example: "The dogs barked at the stranger."

(verb) tan (a skin) with bark tannins. Synonyms: bark.