Reportedly barks for fabric (5)

I believe the answer is:

baize

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'for fabric' is the definition.
(baize is a kind of fabric)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for baize that I've seen before include "On which one skis" , "Green cloth as on snooker table" , "Billiards cloth" , "Green felt" , "Fabric on snooker table" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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