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bahrk
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nt
]
em·bark·ment
/
ɛmˈbɑrk
mənt
/
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[
em-
bahrk
-m
uh
nt
]
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noun
an
embarkation
.
Origin:
1590–1600;
embark
+
-ment
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World English Dictionary
embark
(ɛmˈbɑːk)
—
vb
1.
to board (a ship or aircraft)
2.
(
intr;
usually foll by
on
or
upon
) to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc
[C16: via French from Old Provençal
embarcar,
from
em-
+
barca
boat,
barque
]
embar'kation
—
n
em'barkment
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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