a fox barks

Frequency: 5.01.5 per million words

Describes the short, sharp cry a fox makes.

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Examples (10)

  • I heard a fox bark in the dark.
  • At night, the fox often barks to warn intruders.
  • We woke up when a fox barked near the bins.
  • If a fox barks, keep your distance.
  • I had never heard a fox bark before that winter.
  • In the documentary, a fox was barking to its mate.
  • The ranger said a fox might bark when startled.
  • A startled fox will often bark and retreat.
  • Rarely does a fox bark during the day here.
  • From the hillside, we listened to a fox barking in short bursts.