Dictionary Entry

vessel

noun

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Meaning

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a ship or large boat

Example Sentence

The ancient vessel carried spices across the Mediterranean to distant ports.

Usage Note

Use this word when describing large boats in history reports, sea adventures, or news about shipping and trade.

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