barky

[ bahr-kee ]

adjective

, bark·i·er, bark·i·est.

1. consisting of, containing, or covered with bark.
2. resembling bark.

Word History and Origins

Origin of barky¹

First recorded in 1580–90; bark ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

All is clear ahead, for if any of those ugly seas were to break on board, it might play havoc with the barky.

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Now, I've shifted to a dandy wind-jammer of sorts that can run rings round the old barky.

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Did you observe how the old barky jumped out of the way of those rovers in the cutter?

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We must get a few fathom away before the old barky makes her last plunge, Lowe.

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The boat was at the davits, the helm was up, and the old barky squared away for China.

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