On Jun 26, 8:53 am, "Jr." wrote:
> "Brian K" wrote in message
>
> news:ce2gi.1162$rR.537@newsread2.news.pas.earthlink.net...
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> > I've seen these two words used interchangeably. I looked up debarking.
> > The only definitions I can find have to do with the removal of bark from a
> > tree. There is a third vaguely diabolical meaning, it is to surgically
> > remove the vocal chords from a dog. But what about the latter? The only
> > definitions I can find for disembark mean 'to leave a ship' or 'to leave a
> > vessel'.
>
> > It's not really a major issue. However, it could be confusing for someone
> > for whom English is a second language happening upon this group. They
> > could mistakenly think that a cruise originating from the US winds up with
> > passengers being pressed into labor removing bark from trees. Worse yet,
> > they might think that the end of a cruise involves the ritual removing of
> > a dogs ability to bark.
>
> > I did check, there is no word for putting the bark back on a tree, unless
> > some German speaking folk want to invent one. :-)
>
> > --
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> We have always assumed that disembarking was leaving the ship while
> embarking was getting back on the ship.
> Never heard the word debarking used for either.
I use disembark/embark. I mean, we don't "bark" when we board the
ship, right? Well, I guess some of you might.
Yes, Brian...that whole debarking of dogs is diabolical, to say the
least. Somewhat common practice for Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) who,
apparently, have a very shrill bark that some pet parents find
"annoying". I say wear ear plugs or pick a different breed.
Lee
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