Word of the Day
10 July 2026
debark
To remove the bark from a tree, especially one that has been felled.
Why this one
Bark carries grit and soil that dulls saw teeth fast, so logs get debarked before they meet the mill's blades. It also matters for chips: pulp and board plants want clean wood, not bark.
In use
Don't send that lot through till it's debarked, last load full of stones took the edge off two bands.
Written by our editors to show how the term is used, not a recorded quotation.Sources
- Definition sourceWiktionary
- Supporting sourcedebark Definition & MeaningMerriam-Webster