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!
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The passengers debarked from the cruise ship.
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The cargo was debarked from the freighter.
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The soldiers debarked from the transport plane.
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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.
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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
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The debarkation fee for the cruise was included in the ticket price.
Origins of debark
from French 'débarquer', from 'dé-' (dis-) + 'barque' (bark)
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.'
