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noun
The bark of the oak (or other trees) used as a source of tannin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The spent bark used as a ground covering.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Woodchips, especially when used as a ground covering on children's playgrounds.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
bark rich in tannin; bruised and cut in pieces to use for tanning; spent tanbark used as a ground covering
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: bark
History
From tan + bark.
Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
