Polysemy

Words with multiple meanings

bark

3 meanings

→ The outer covering of a tree trunk

→ The sharp sound made by a dog

→ To speak in a loud, sharp voice

🌳

Meaning: The outer covering of a tree trunk

Example: "The bark of this tree is very rough."

🐕

Meaning: The sharp sound made by a dog

Example: "The dog's bark woke me up."

😠

Meaning: To speak in a loud, sharp voice

Example: "The sergeant barked orders at the soldiers."