What does debark mean?
Debark means (transitive) To unload goods from an aircraft or ship..
Debark
/dɪˈbɑːk/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To unload goods from an aircraft or ship..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To unload goods from an aircraft or ship.
- (intransitive) To disembark.
- (transitive, forestry) To remove the bark from a tree, especially one that has been felled.
- (transitive, veterinary medicine) To devocalize (a dog).
Example Sentences
Lightning completely debarked a large oak tree and set fire to a mattress of [an] adjacent home; […]
On these photographs, the wide strips can be seen debarked from a horse chestnut tree (left) and from a poplar (right). This seems to be typical for trees with high moisture content.
Synonyms for debark
Antonyms for debark
Related Words
Word Forms
- debarks
- debarking
- debarked
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for debark?
Common synonyms include disembark, set down.
What is the opposite of debark?
Possible antonyms include embark.
How do you use debark in a sentence?
Lightning completely debarked a large oak tree and set fire to a mattress of [an] adjacent home; […]
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