Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (v. t.) To strip the bark from; to peel.

2. (v. t.) To abrade or rub off any outer covering from; as to bark one's heel.

3. (v. t.) To girdle. See Girdle.

4. (v. t.) To cover or enclose with bark, or as with bark; as, to bark the roof of a hut.

5. (v. i.) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs; -- said of some animals, but especially of dogs.

6. (v. i.) To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

7. (n.) The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog; a similar sound made by some other animals.

8. (n.) Alt. of Barque