Definition of "emplacement" [em•place•ment]

• A prepared position, such as a mounting or silo, for a military weapon. (noun)
• The act of putting into a certain position; placement. (noun)
• Position; location. (noun)

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• "This dazzle painting of a gun emplacement is cool: Link."
• "The emplacement is a small mountain in itself; the men have run out into holes."
• "The numerous white spots all about the emplacement are the craters caused by the bombs which were rained upon it."