barker
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bark·er 1
(bär′kər)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
(bär′kər)n.
One that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning.
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barker
(ˈbɑːkə)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
barker
(ˈbɑːkə)n
(Tanning) a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning
Barker
(ˈbɑːkə)n
1. (Biography) George (Granville). 1913–91, British poet: author of Calamiterror (1937) and The True Confession of George Barker (1950)
2. (Biography) Howard. born 1946, British playwright: his plays include Claw (1975), The Castle (1985), A Hard Heart (1992), and 13 Objects (2003)
3. (Biography) Ronnie, full name Ronald William George Barker. 1929–2005, 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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bark•er1
(ˈbɑr kər)n.
1. a person who stands at the entrance to a show, as in a carnival or fair, calling out its attractions to passersby.
2. an animal or person that barks.
[1350–1400]
bark•er2
(ˈbɑr kər)n.
one that removes bark.
[1375–1425]
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| 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 |
| 2. |  barker - 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" |
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barker
n (outside shop, club) → Anreißer m (inf); (at fair) → Marktschreier m (inf)
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