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BARKER
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Informal terms for dogs
Synonyms:
barker; bow-wow; doggie; doggy; pooch
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("barker" is a kind of...):
Canis familiaris; dog; domestic dog (a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds)
Derivation:
bark (make barking sounds)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("barker" is a kind of...):
booster; plugger; promoter (someone who is an active supporter and advocate)
Derivation:
bark (make barking sounds)
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