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Definitions from the WebTerm: ImpressmentPart of Speech: Noun Sense 1: The act of forcibly recruiting or conscripting individuals into military or naval service, often practiced by governments during times of war or conflict. Example Sentence: During the 18th century, impressment was a common practice in several European navies. Part of Speech: Noun Sense 2: The act of making a strong or lasting impression on someone or something. Example Sentence: The breathtaking performance by the young pianist left a deep impressment on the audience. Part of Speech: Noun Sense 3: The physical indentation or mark left on an object or surface by pressing or stamping. Example Sentence: The clay vase bore the impressment of the potter's skilled hands. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 1: To forcibly recruit or conscript individuals into military or naval service. Example Sentence: The navy officer ordered his subordinates to impress men from the nearby villages into service. Part of Speech: Verb Sense 2: To make a strong or lasting impression on someone or something. Example Sentence: The mesmerizing artwork impresses upon the viewer a sense of serenity and tranquility. Possible Related Products: | ||||
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