embouchure
- n the aperture of a wind instrument into which the player blows directly
embalmment
- n preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals
embankment
- n a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
embargo
- n a government order imposing a trade barrier
- v ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons
embargoed publications - v prevent commerce
The U.S. embargoes Libya
embarkation
- n the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft