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barky

/ˈbɑːr.ki/

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adjective

/ˈbɑːr.ki/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее имеющий кору или похожий на кору; также используется для описания человека, склонного к резким высказываниям или лаю.

An obsolete adjective meaning having a bark or resembling bark; also used to describe a person who is prone to barking or speaking sharply.

  1. Resembling tree barkC1informal

    Having a texture, appearance, or quality similar to the rough outer covering of a tree trunk.

    ruКорявый

    • The old man's hands were dry and barky from years of work.
    • The surface of the sculpture had a barky, uneven finish.
    • The lizard's skin felt barky to the touch.
Forms
  • barkier comparative form
  • barkiest superlative form