Embank: alternatives and connections

A mound, pile, or ridge of earth, raised above the surrounding level; hence, anything shaped like a mound or ridge of earth; as, a ban…

In America (and formerly in England), a promissory note of a bank payable to the bearer on demand, and used as currency; a bank note.

A book kept by a depositor, in which an officer of a bank enters the debits and credits of the depositor's account with the bank.

Formerly, a promissory note made by a banker, or banking company, payable to a specified person at a fixed date; a bank bill. See Bank…

a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that b…

a financial institution that accepts deposits and channels the money into lending activities; "he cashed a check at the bank"; "that b…

The slope of a bank, especially of the bank of a steam.

A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank.

A guard to protect or defend the person; a lifeguard.

To confine in, or as in, a cage; to shut up or confine.

To furnish with a champion; to attend or defend as champion; to support or maintain; to protect.

A written order directing a bank or banker to pay money as therein stated. See Bank check, below.

silky envelope spun by the larvae of many insects to protect pupas and by spiders to protect eggs

To confine in a coop; hence, to shut up or confine in a narrow compass; to cramp; -- usually followed by up, sometimes by in.

To shelter, as from evil or danger; to protect; to defend; as, the cavalry covered the retreat.

A barrier to prevent the flow of a liquid; esp., a bank of earth, or wall of any kind, as of masonry or wood, built across a water cou…

To repel danger or harm from; to protect; to secure against; attack; to maintain against force or argument; to uphold; to guard; as, t…

That which serves to protect or defend.