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barking

/bɑːrkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does barking mean?

verb

The act of a dog making a loud, sharp noise, typically to express excitement or alarm. The sound of a dog making this noise.

Example

"The dog's barking woke up the whole neighborhood."

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