What is another word for Embarcation?

Pronunciation: [ɛmbɑːkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Embarcation refers to the process of boarding a boat or a ship. There are several synonyms for the word embarcation which include boarding, embarkment, entry, ingress, access, and admission. Each of these words connotes the act of making oneself or others able to board or access a vessel or mode of transport. Other synonyms for embarcation include the phrases, "getting on board," "climbing aboard," "stepping on" and "entering into transport." Additionally, the word embarcation can be used to refer to the vessel itself so synonyms for that definition could include ship, boat, yacht, or craft.

What are the hypernyms for Embarcation?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Embarcation

Now a person may be passing Basingstoke on his way either to Southampton or Plymouth, both of which are ports of Embarcation for various foreign countries.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
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The King calculated that by the middle of September Alexander would have 30,000 men in the Netherlands ready for Embarcation.
"History of the United Netherlands, 1586-89, Vol. II. Complete"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: February 7, 2009
In this circular room are four great Claudes, two of which, Sunrise and Sunset, otherwise called the Embarcation of Sta.
"Castilian Days"
John Hay

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