verb
debark
Remove bark from a tree or log.
Workers debark the logs before sending them to the sawmill.
Etymology
The removal prefix de- is attached to bark. Debarking removes the tree or log’s outer covering in preparation for use or processing.
More examples
- The machine debarks each log in a few seconds.
- He debarked the poles before building the fence.
- She wears heavy gloves while debarking the rough logs.
Forms
debark · debarks · debarked · debarking
debarker noun — A person or machine that removes bark.