BARKER
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of BARKER
Someone or something who barks.
"My neighbor's dog is a constant barker that keeps me awake at night."
A person employed to solicit customers by calling out to passersby, e.g. at a carnival.
"Bob had amassed a considerable stockpile of double entendres from his days working as a barker for a strip joint."
A shelf-talker.
A person who removes needed or valuable tree bark, as on a cinnamon or cinchona plantation.
"The professor of barker has been made largely obsolete by the realization that in most cases saplings can be cultivated far more profitably."
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."
A machine used to remove unneeded bark from wood.
"Run these logs through the barker so we can use them as fence posts."
Examples of BARKER in a Sentence
- "My neighbor's dog is a constant barker that keeps me awake at night."
- "Bob had amassed a considerable stockpile of double entendres from his days working as a barker for a strip joint."
- "The professor of barker has been made largely obsolete by the realization that in most cases saplings can be cultivated far more profitably."
- "The profession of barker has been made largely obsolete by the introduction of more effective tanning agents, but it lives on as a surname."
Word Details
Is BARKER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARKER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BARKER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BARKER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | k | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARKER
46 words from the letters in BARKER
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How to Use BARKER in Word Games
BARKER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BARKER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARKER to find 46 additional valid words.