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debark

[dih-bahrk]

debark Definition

  • 1to unload from a ship
  • 2to disembark from a vehicle
  • 3to remove the bark from a tree

Using debark: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "debark" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The passengers debarked from the cruise ship.

  • Example

    The cargo was debarked from the freighter.

  • Example

    The soldiers debarked from the transport plane.

  • Example

    The loggers debarked the trees before transporting them.

debark Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with debark

  • a designated location for disembarking from a vehicle or vessel

    Example

    The debarkation point for the tour bus was at the entrance of the park.

  • a tool used to remove the bark from a tree

    Example

    The logger used a debarking knife to strip the bark from the tree trunk.

  • a charge imposed on passengers for disembarking from a ship or aircraft

    Example

    The debarkation fee for the cruise was included in the ticket price.

Origins of debark

from French 'débarquer', from 'dé-' (dis-) + 'barque' (bark)

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Summary: debark in Brief

The verb 'debark' [dih-bahrk] means to unload from a ship or disembark from a vehicle. It can also refer to removing the bark from a tree. Examples include 'The passengers debarked from the cruise ship.' and 'The loggers debarked the trees before transporting them.' Other related phrases include 'debarkation point,' 'debarking knife,' and 'debarkation fee.'