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Bark vs Talk - What's the difference?

bark | talk |


In intransitive terms the difference between bark and talk

is that bark is to make a clamor; to make importunate outcries while talk is to gossip; to create scandal.

In transitive terms the difference between bark and talk

is that bark is to speak sharply while talk is to communicate, usually by means of speech.

Bark vs Whine - What's the difference?

bark | whine | Related terms |

Whine is a coordinate term of bark.



In intransitive terms the difference between bark and whine

is that bark is to make a clamor; to make importunate outcries while whine is to move with a whining sound.

In transitive terms the difference between bark and whine

is that bark is to speak sharply while whine is to utter with the sound of a whine.

Bark vs Casing - What's the difference?

bark | casing | Synonyms |

Bark is a synonym of casing.


As nouns the difference between bark and casing

is that bark is (three-masted vessel) while casing is that which encloses or encases.

As a verb casing is

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Bark vs Wail - What's the difference?

bark | wail | Related terms |

Bark is a related term of wail.


As nouns the difference between bark and wail

is that bark is (three-masted vessel) while wail is a prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish.

As a verb wail is

to cry out, as in sorrow or anguish or wail can be (obsolete) to choose; to select.

Bark vs Yowl - What's the difference?

bark | yowl | Related terms |

Bark is a related term of yowl.


As nouns the difference between bark and yowl

is that bark is (three-masted vessel) while yowl is a prolonged, loud cry, like the sound of an animal; a wail; a howl.

As a verb yowl is

utter a yowl.

Scalp vs Bark - What's the difference?

scalp | bark | Related terms |


As nouns the difference between scalp and bark

is that scalp is the top of the head; the skull while bark is the short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog.

As verbs the difference between scalp and bark

is that scalp is to remove the scalp (part of the head from where the hair grows), by brutal act or accident while bark is to make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

Bark vs Groan - What's the difference?

bark | groan | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between bark and groan

is that bark is a small sailing vessel, e.g. a pinnace or a fishing smack; a rowing boat or barge while groan is to strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

As verbs the difference between bark and groan

is that bark is to make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs) while groan is to make a groan.

As nouns the difference between bark and groan

is that bark is the short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog while groan is a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

Bark vs Scrape - What's the difference?

bark | scrape | Synonyms |

Bark is a synonym of scrape.


As nouns the difference between bark and scrape

is that bark is (three-masted vessel) while scrape is a broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).

As a verb scrape is

to draw an object, especially a sharp or angular one, along (something) while exerting pressure.

Bark vs Yell - What's the difference?

bark | yell | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between bark and yell

is that bark is to make a clamor; to make importunate outcries while yell is shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice.

In transitive terms the difference between bark and yell

is that bark is to speak sharply while yell is to convey by shouting.

As an adjective yell is

dry of cow.

Bark vs Fleece - What's the difference?

bark | fleece | Related terms |

Bark is a related term of fleece.


As nouns the difference between bark and fleece

is that bark is (three-masted vessel) while fleece is (uncountable) hair or wool of a sheep or similar animal.

As a verb fleece is

to con or trick someone out of money.

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