haukku — meaning in English

English meaning

• bark verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
• bay noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.

Senses

haukku is used for these senses in English:

• bark The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
• bay The excited howling of dogs when hunting or being attacked.

bark — full definition

1. verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
2. verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
3. noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
4. noun The sharp sound a dog makes.

bay — full definition

1. noun A body of water partly enclosed by a curve of the coastline.
2. noun A distinct section or compartment, such as a parking space, loading area, or part of a building.
3. noun The evergreen tree or shrub whose leaves are used as a cooking herb (bay leaf).
4. verb To bark or howl loudly, especially of hunting dogs.
5. adj Reddish-brown in colour, especially describing a horse with a black mane and tail.

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