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bark

[bahrk] / bɑrk /
NOUN
plant covering
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STRONGEST






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On a tree trunk in Thailand's Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, a tiny male broad-headed bark spider rides on the abdomen of a camouflaged female, waiting for her to moult so he can mate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

These are the days that smell faintly of iron and wet bark.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

“He said something like, ‘I love trees, I love bark, I’m an arborist,’” Los Angeles Police Department Det.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

The team found eight references to this thorny species, known as Vachellia leucophloea, which has feathery leaves, pale yellow bark, and white flowers.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

Dad’s bark of laughter is way too loud for the small space.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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