barker

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bark·er¹

(bär′kər)

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·er²

(bär′kər)

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

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barker

(ˈbɑːkə)

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)

(Tanning) a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning

Barker

(ˈbɑːkə)

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 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"

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barker

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

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This was Cecil James Barker, of Hales Lodge, Hampstead.

Cecil Barker's tall, loose-jointed figure was a familiar one in the main street of Birlstone village; for he was a frequent and welcome visitor at the Manor House.

Cecil Barker, much excited, had rushed up to the door and pealed furiously upon the bell.

Only Cecil Barker seemed to be master of himself and his emotions; he had opened the door which was nearest to the entrance and he had beckoned to the sergeant to follow him.

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Jeremiah Barker was my new master's name, but as every one called him Jerry, I shall do the same.

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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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In the Earl's Court Road it had not been half-past, and at Barker's in High Street it was but a minute later.

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Young Barker the bellows-mender is home again, and looks much improved by his vacation round-up among the out- lying smithies.

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Bosco!" Saxon responded, mimicking the cry of a side-show barker. Just the same, all Bosco's rattlers had the poison-sacs cut outa them.

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"Have you got a glimpse of any thing bigger than a burrowing barker?"