Definitions

embarkment

[em-bahrk-muhnt] / ɛmˈbɑrk mənt /

NOUN

dock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

berth harbor jetty pier wharf

STRONG

landing levee lock marina quay slip

WEAK

landing pier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for embarkment?

Embarkment refers to the act or process of embarking—getting onto or into a vehicle like a ship, plane, or train. The word embarkation means the same thing. Neither embarkment and embarkation are commonly used—a much more common synonym is boarding. Embark can also mean to start a journey, and embarkment can refer to the process of starting a journey. A similar word is departure. More generally, embarkment can be used to refer to the process of starting something, such as a business venture. A similarly general term is commencement.

What is the opposite (antonym) of embarkment?

The direct opposites of embarkment are disembarkment and disembarkation. A more common synonym of embarkment is boarding, and an antonym is deboarding, which is most commonly used in the context of airplanes (along with deplaning).

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At sunset, Captain Alwi extends his hand to mine in a cleansing dose of liberty in our ad hoc port of embarkment.

From Time Magazine Archive

The date of the embarkment of the Headquarters Staff was fixed for Friday, August 14th.

From 1914 by French, John Denton Pinkstone, Earl of Ypres

All this seemed naturally the accompaniment of the embarkment of Van Cleft's yachting cruise, but the sleeping longshoreman suddenly arose to his feet and blew a shrill police whistle.

From The Voice on the Wire by Ball, Eustace Hale

Of the embarkment at Surrentum, Veranilda had only a confused recollection: fear and distress re-awoke in her as she tried to describe the setting forth to sea, and the voyage that followed.

From Veranilda by Gissing, George

The Pirates left the Casa del Cabrero, descended an embarkment after passing a high, black fence, and at the middle of Casa Blanca turned into the Paseo de Yeserías.

From The Quest by Goldberg, Isaac

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