debark

/dɪˈbɑrk/

Definitions

1. verb

to disembark from a boat or ship

“The passengers debarked from the ferry and walked onto the dock.”

2. verb

to get off a bus or train

“The commuters debarked from the train and headed home.”

3. verb

to remove or strip bark from a tree

“The forester debarked the branches to use for firewood.”

4. noun

the act of getting off a boat or ship

“The debarkation of the passengers was a chaotic scene.”

Synonyms

  • disembark
  • get off
  • unload

Antonyms

  • board
  • embark