What does disbark mean?
Disbark means (transitive) To strip (a tree, etc.) of bark..
Disbark
/dɪsˈbɑː(ɹ)k/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To strip (a tree, etc.) of bark..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To strip (a tree, etc.) of bark.
- (obsolete) To disembark.
Example Sentences
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; […]
The ship we moor on these obscure abodes; / Disbark the sheep, an offering to the gods
Synonyms for disbark
Antonyms for disbark
Related Words
Word Forms
- disbarks
- disbarking
- disbarked
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disbark?
Common synonyms include bark, excorticate.
What is the opposite of disbark?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use disbark in a sentence?
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; […]
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