Meaning

• The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.

• An abrupt loud vocal utterance.

Meaning

• To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

  "The neighbour's dog is always barking."

• To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

• To speak sharply.

  "The sergeant barked an order."