vessel (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈvesəl/
Definition
A ship or large boat used for transporting goods or people, especially by sea.
Examples
The ancient Roman vessel was discovered remarkably intact on the seabed.
A large container ship, a type of cargo vessel, sailed into the port.
They chartered a small sailing vessel for a week-long trip around the islands.
How to Use vessel
- vessel for (prepositional phrase)
- A container or ship used to hold or transport something. — "This large vessel is used for transporting oil."
- vessel of (prepositional phrase)
- A container or abstract concept that holds something. — "He was seen as a vessel of wisdom and kindness."
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