Embankment :: Embankment (n.) A structure of earth, gravel, etc., raised to prevent water from overflowing a level tract of country, to retain water in a reservoir, or to carry a roadway, etc..

Embar :: Embar (v. t.) To bar or shut in; to inclose securely, as with bars..

Embar :: Embar (v. t.) To stop; to hinder by prohibition; to block up.

Embarcation :: Embarcation (n.) Same as Embarkation.

Embarge :: Embarge (v. t.) To put in a barge.

Embargo :: Embargo (n.) An edict or order of the government prohibiting the departure of ships of commerce from some or all of the ports within its dominions; a prohibition to sail.

Embargo :: Embargo (v. t.) To lay an embargo on and thus detain; to prohibit from leaving port; -- said of ships, also of commerce and goods..

Embargoed :: Embargoed (imp. & p. p.) of Embarg.

Embargoes :: Embargoes (pl. ) of Embarg.

Embargoing :: Embargoing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embarg.

Embark :: Embark (v. t.) To cause to go on board a vessel or boat; to put on shipboard.

Embark :: Embark (v. t.) To engage, enlist, or invest (as persons, money, etc.) in any affair; as, he embarked his fortune in trade..

Embark :: Embark (v. i.) To go on board a vessel or a boat for a voyage; as, the troops embarked for Lisbon..

Embark :: Embark (v. i.) To engage in any affair.

Embarkation :: Embarkation (n.) The act of putting or going on board of a vessel; as, the embarkation of troops..

Embarkation :: Embarkation (n.) That which is embarked; as, an embarkation of Jesuits..

Embarked :: Embarked (imp. & p. p.) of Embar.

Embarking :: Embarking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embar.

Embarkment :: Embarkment (n.) Embarkation.

Embarrass :: Embarrass (v. t.) To hinder from freedom of thought, speech, or action by something which impedes or confuses mental action; to perplex; to discompose; to disconcert; as, laughter may embarrass an orator..

Embarrass :: Embarrass (v. t.) To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct; as, business is embarrassed; public affairs are embarrassed..

Embarrass :: Embarrass (v. t.) To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to incumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands; -- said of a person or his affairs; as, a man or his business is embarrassed when he can not meet his pecuniary engagements..

Embarrass :: Embarrass (v. t.) Embarrassment.

Embarrassed :: Embarrassed (imp. & p. p.) of Embarras.

Embarrassing :: Embarrassing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Embarras.

Embarrassment :: Embarrassment (n.) A state of being embarrassed; perplexity; impediment to freedom of action; entanglement; hindrance; confusion or discomposure of mind, as from not knowing what to do or to say; disconcertedness..

Embarrassment :: Embarrassment (n.) Difficulty or perplexity arising from the want of money to pay debts.

Embarred :: Embarred (imp. & p. p.) of Emba.

Embase :: Embase (v. t.) To bring down or lower, as in position, value, etc.; to debase; to degrade; to deteriorate..

Embasement :: Embasement (v. t.) Act of bringing down; depravation; deterioration.

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