Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bark dust

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables: bark -dust
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Shredded, ground, or chipped wood used for landscaping, gardening, or composting.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bark, dust.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Forest Floor Bark Dust / Freshly Ground / Perfect For Yard Gardening / Controls Weeds • [unclear] soil / Adds [unclear] • Keeps Soil Moist"
"Have you ever walked through bark dust barefoot? After gingerly stepping through you pause quickly to inspect the sole of your feet and brush away the visible splinters, then continue on your way."
"In the vegetable garden, groomed manicured paths all nicely mulched with bark dust in between garden beds mean that you must collect all the weeds as you pull them […]"

Etymology

The timber industry was prominent in Oregon and surrounding areas from roughly 1870–2000, which is apparently connected to the term's regionality.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

bark chips

Frequently Paired Words

bark chips

Questions

What does bark dust mean?: Shredded, ground, or chipped wood used for landscaping, gardening, or composting.
Where does bark dust come from?: The timber industry was prominent in Oregon and surrounding areas from roughly 1870–2000, which is apparently connected to the term's regionality.

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