WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

embarkment

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun embarkment has 1 sense
  1. boarding, embarkation, embarkment - the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
    --1 is a kind of departure, going, going away, leaving
    Derived form: verb embark1

Definitions from the Web

Embarkment

Description:

Embarkment is a noun that refers to an act of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for the purpose of starting a journey. It can also mean a structure or platform built along a beach or riverbank to facilitate the loading and unloading of passengers or goods.

Senses:

  • Sense 1: Act of boarding a vehicle
  • Sense 2: Structure/platform for loading/unloading

Examples:

Sense 1: Act of boarding a vehicle

Sample Sentence 1: The embarkment of the passengers onto the cruise ship was organized and efficient.

Sample Sentence 2: The airline crew members announced the embarkment process for passengers traveling to New York.

Sense 2: Structure/platform for loading/unloading

Sample Sentence 1: The embarkment along the pier made it convenient for tourists to board the ferry to the nearby islands.

Sample Sentence 2: The construction crew worked diligently to repair the damaged embarkment along the riverbank.

Related Products on Amazon:

Here are some related products on Amazon for further exploration:

embark on embarkation embarkations embarked embarked on embarking embarkink embarkment embarkment embarkments embarks embarq embarquer embarra embarra embarrace embarracing

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus