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Embarkment vs Revetment - What's the difference?

embarkment | revetment |

As nouns the difference between embarkment and revetment

is that embarkment is embarkation; the act of setting out while revetment is a layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.

embarkment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • embarkation; the act of setting out
    • (Middleton)
    (Webster 1913)

    revetment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.
  • An armoured building that provides protection against bombs.