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bark in Malay

salak

/bɑːk//bɑɹk/

bark in Malay: salak, gonggong, salakan, gonggongan. In English, bark means to make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

Malay words for bark

to make a loud noise (dogs)
salak, gonggong
short, loud, explosive utterance
salak, salakan, gonggongan, kongkong, kung-kung
exterior covering of a tree
kulit kayu

English meaning of bark

  1. verb To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
  2. verb To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
  3. verb To speak sharply.
  4. noun The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.

Full definition of bark

bark in a sentence

  • The neighbour's dog is always barking.
  • The seal barked as the zookeeper threw fish into its enclosure.
  • The sergeant barked an order.

Synonyms of bark

bark in other languages

Questions about bark in Malay

What is the meaning of bark in Malay?
Bark in Malay is salak, gonggong, salakan, gonggongan.
Apakah maksud bark dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bark: salak, gonggong, salakan, gonggongan.
What does bark mean in English?
Bark means to make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

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