embarkment
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of embarkment
Example Sentences
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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 English still retaining their positions at nightfall, their embarkment was now certain, and General Hope, who had taken the command, pushed forward the preparations for departure.
From World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France by Guizot, M. (François)
Not caring yet to undertake their embarkment below the portage, they now strolled around here and there, intending to wait until their friends caught up with them.
From The Young Alaskans on the Trail by Hough, Emerson
Caesar wished to be present at the embarkment.
From The Brass Bell or, The Chariot of Death by De Leon, Solon
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
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