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barker

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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.

bark·er 2  (bärkr)
n.
One that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning.

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)

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

barker2
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Tanning) a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.barkerbarker - 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.barkerbarker - informal terms for dogs              
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] Nvoceador(a) m/f, charlatán/ana m/f de feria
barker
n (outside shop, club) → Anreißer m (inf); (at fair) → Marktschreier m (inf)


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Barker was himself an undoubted Englishman; but by his remarks it was clear that he had first known Douglas in America and had there lived on intimate terms with him.
Jeremiah Barker was my new master's name, but as every one called him Jerry, I shall do the same.
Barker of Roxley Farm, over by Blackstable Church, and I used to go and stay there often when I was a girl.
 
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