English Explanatory Dictionary

debark

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To unload goods from an aircraft or ship.
  2. To disembark.
verb
  1. To remove the bark from a tree, especially one that has been felled.
verb
  1. To devocalize (a dog).

Pronunciation

/dɪˈbɑːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-debark.wav /di.bɑɹk/ /diːˈbɑːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-debark2.wav

Word forms

debark debarks debarking debarked

Etymology

From French débarquer, from de- (Old French des-) + barque (“bark, small ship”).

Derived words

debarcation debarker
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