Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

debark

verb
/diːˈbɑːrk/
Definition
To remove the bark from a tree or to disembark from a ship or aircraft.
Examples
  • After the trees were debarked, they were ready for processing.
  • Passengers will debark from the aircraft once it lands.
Meaning
The process of stripping the outer layer of bark from trees or the act of exiting a vehicle, particularly a maritime or aerial one.
Synonyms
  • strip
  • disembark
  • unload