# cet

**Pronunciation:** /sɛt/ · set

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** noun

## Meaning

A type of ancient Egyptian boat, often made of papyrus reeds, used for transport on the Nile River.

## Examples

- Ancient reliefs depict fishermen using a simple cet to navigate the marshes.
- Archaeologists discovered fragments of a large cet that likely carried goods between cities.
- The museum exhibit showcased a model of a royal cet used by pharaohs.

## Synonyms

- boat — General term for a watercraft.
- vessel — Often used for larger ships or in formal contexts.
- craft — Can refer to any type of watercraft, often implying skill in its construction or operation.

## Antonyms

- land — The solid surface of the earth not covered by water.
- chariot — A two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient warfare and racing.

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