emplacement

noun

em·​place·​ment im-ˈplā-smənt 

1

: the situation or location of something

2

: a prepared position for weapons or military equipment

radar emplacements

3

: a putting into position : placement

Synonyms

• locale
• locality
• location
• locus
• place
• point
• position
• site
• spot
• venue
• where

Examples of emplacement in a Sentence

secret emplacement of missiles on the island

the emplacement of the house, which is between two hulking mansions, makes it seem smaller than it is

Recent Examples on the Web

The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering. —Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025

It was abandoned in 1865, when the war ended, but the cannon emplacements are still visible today, carved into the landscape. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025

The network will combine fighting positions, emplacements for heavy weapons such as machine guns, communications lines, storage and rest areas. —David Hambling, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024

The drill target is located at a regional significant NNW lineament that controls the emplacement of the giant Chuquicamata deposit. —Sacramento Bee, 2 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French emplacer to emplace, from en- + place

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Kids Definition

emplacement

noun

em·​place·​ment im-ˈplās-mənt 

1

: a prepared position for weapons

2

: a putting into position : placement