treebark
nounUK /ˈtriː.bɑːk/
US /ˈtriː.bɑːrk/
The hard outer covering on the trunk and branches of a tree.
The treebark felt rough and bumpy under her fingers.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The bark of a tree used as a material for crafts, mulch, or fuel.
They spread treebark around the garden to keep the soil moist.
3. A rough, bark-like texture or surface.
The old pottery had a treebark finish.
4. A type of treebark used in traditional medicine or tanning.
The tanner soaked the hides in treebark.