English Dictionary

barker

/ˈbɑː(ɹ)kə(ɹ)/

noun

(historical) A person who removes needed or valuable tree bark, as on a cinnamon or cinchona plantation. / (obsolete) A tanner. / A machine used to remove unneeded bark from wood.

The barker announced the start of the show.

意味（1）

(historical) A person who removes needed or valuable tree bark, as on a cinnamon or cinchona plantation.

The profession of barker has been made largely obsolete by the realization that in most cases saplings can be cultivated far more profitably.

意味（2）

(obsolete) A tanner.

The profession of barker has been made largely obsolete by the introduction of more effective tanning agents, but it lives on as a surname.

意味（3）

A machine used to remove unneeded bark from wood.

Run these logs through the barker so we can use them as fence posts.