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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

emplacement

/ɛmˈpleɪsmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does emplacement mean?

noun

A position or location assigned to a military unit or piece of equipment, especially in a defensive or strategic context. The act of placing or positioning something, especially in a strategic or tactical manner.

Example

"The general ordered the artillery to take up their emplacement on the hill."

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