The outer covering of the trunk, branches, and roots of trees and woody plants. The bark of the tree was rough and covered in moss.
The sharp, explosive cry of certain animals, especially a dog. The dog's bark alerted the family to the presence of a stranger.
A sailing ship with three or more masts, having the fore and mainmasts square-rigged and the mizzenmast fore-and-aft-rigged. The old bark sailed across the ocean with a crew of seasoned sailors.