Antonyms for debarkation
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dih-bahrk |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈbɑrk |
Definition of debarkation
Origin :- 1650s, from French débarquer (16c.), from de- (Old French des-; see dis-) + barque "bark" (see bark (n.2)).
- As in arrival : noun coming to a destination
- There is a concentration of dishonesty at the ports of embarkation and debarkation.
- Extract from : « Olla Podrida » by Frederick Marryat (AKA Captain Marryat)
- The ship was, at this time, about forty miles from the port of debarkation.
- Extract from : « The Three Admirals » by W.H.G. Kingston
- The debarkation of the troops will be covered by the cannon of the vessels.
- Extract from : « The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 » by J. F. Loubat, LL.D.
- The debarkation is said to have been a most splendid affair.
- Extract from : « The Life of Isaac Ingalls Stevens, Volume I (of 2) » by Hazard Stevens
- We were at Geneva at seven, and had the whole population to witness our debarkation.
- Extract from : « Pencillings by the Way » by N. Parker Willis
- The debarkation at an end, the Brooklyn returned to her position on the blockade.
- Extract from : « Fighting in Cuban Waters » by Edward Stratemeyer
- This decided, a point of debarkation was selected at Daiquiri.
- Extract from : « The Story of General Pershing » by Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) Tomlinson
- The debarkation was opposed by a handful of Indians, under Major Givins.
- Extract from : « Toronto of Old » by Henry Scadding
- So disorderly was the mob that the debarkation was for some time delayed.
- Extract from : « The Journal of Negro History, Vol. I. Jan. 1916 » by Various
- It was winter, and the day of their debarkation was cold and rainy.
- Extract from : « The Memories of Fifty Years » by William H. Sparks
Synonyms for debarkation
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