Barker definition
One, such as a dog, that makes a bark or a barking sound.
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One that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning.
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A person in front of a side show, theater, store, etc. who tries to attract customers by loud, animated talking.
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An animal, person, or thing that makes a barking sound.
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Someone or something who barks.
My neighbor's dog is a constant barker that keeps me awake at night.
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(video games) A video game mode where the action is demonstrated to entice someone to play the game.
The barker mode of the arcade video game convinced the teenager to spend a quarter.
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A machine used to remove the bark from wood.
Run these logs through the barker so we can use them as fence posts.
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An employee who stands before the entrance to a show, as at a carnival, and solicits customers with a loud sales spiel.
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A person or machine that takes bark off a tree, log, etc.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
barker
Plural:
barkers