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barker1 definition

barker (bär′kər)

noun

a person or machine that takes bark off a tree, log, etc.
barker2 definition

barker (bär′kər)

noun

  1. an animal, person, or thing that makes a barking sound
  2. a person in front of a side show, theater, store, etc. who tries to attract customers by loud, animated talking

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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