barker (redirected from Barkers)

bark·er ¹  (bärkr)

n.

1. One, such as a dog, that makes a bark or a barking sound.

2. 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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bark·er ²  (bärkr)

n.

One that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning.

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Barker [ˈbɑːkə]

n

1. (Biographies / Barker, George (Granville) (1913-1991) M, British, WRITING: poet) George (Granville). 1913-91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950)

2. (Biographies / Barker, Howard (1946 M, British, WRITING: playwright) Howard. born 1946, British playwright: his plays include

3. (Biographies / Barker, Ronnie (1929 M, British, THEATRE: comedian) Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker. born 1929, British comedian: known esp for his partnership with Ronnie Corbett (born 1930) in the TV series The Two Ronnies (1971-85)

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barker¹

n

1. an animal or person that barks

2. a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc., and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers

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barker²

n

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Tanning) a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	barker - someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers plugger, promoter, booster - someone who is an active supporter and advocate
	2.	barker - informal terms for dogs               doggie, doggy, pooch, bow-wow 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; "the dog barked all night"

Translations

barker [ˈbɑːkəʳ] N → voceador(a) m/f, charlatán/ana m/f de feria

barker

n (outside shop, club) → Anreißer m (inf); (at fair) → Marktschreier m (inf)