Barker

A dog who is a good barker is not a good dog.

On November 3rd, 1957, Sputnik 2 blasted into Earth orbit with a dog named Laika aboard. Laika, which is Russian for "Husky" or "Barker," had the real name of Kudryavka ("Little Curly").

My neighbor's dog is a constant barker that keeps me awake at night.

Edmund was barker on sight, like foolish stay-at-home dogs.

Bob had amassed a considerable stockpile of double entendres from his days working as a barker for a strip joint.

For every dedicated scientist patiently recording atmospheric pressure and wind speed while shivering at high altitudes, there is a carnival barker with a bevy of pretty girls willing to dangle from a basket or parachute down to earth.

The barker looks action-packed, but actually playing the game is rather dull.

Barney, opening a cupboard, brought forth several articles, which he hastily crammed into the pockets. “Barkers for me, Barney," said Toby Crackit. “Here they are,” replied Barney, producing a pair of pistols.

Parkin, the Oxford Street gunmaker, sent me a brace of barkers in silver mountings, with my initials engraved—good for trade, I imagine.

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