1. the act or process of boarding a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle
Usage: formal or technical
2. a raised bank or wall built to prevent flooding or contain water
Usage: civil engineering, regional

Examples

• The embarkment of passengers began two hours before departure.
• Travelers completed their embarkment and the ship set sail.
• The river's embarkment was reinforced after last year's flood.
• Engineers inspected the embarkment to ensure it could withstand heavy rains.
• The embarkment process was delayed due to security checks.