Disbark
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈbɑː(ɹ)k/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disbark is a verb meaning (transitive) To strip (a tree, etc.) of bark.
Meaning
(transitive) To strip (a tree, etc.) of bark.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) To disembark.
Example Sentences
The ship we moor on these obscure abodes; / Disbark the sheep, an offering to the gods
Lieutenant G. Drummon confirm'd what others had told me, of the great noiſe, like the diſcharge of Muskets, that they hear in the wooden houſes, whoſe Walls are made of Fir-trees (unſquar'd, and only diſbark'd,) upon very intenſe Froſts; […]
Word Forms
- disbarks
- disbarking
- disbarked
Synonyms for disbark
Depending on context, synonyms include bark, excorticate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debark, unbark, bark, branch, ringbark, debranch.
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