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Meaning of vessels
The primary meaning of the word "vessels" refers to containers, especially large ones, used for holding or storing liquids or gases.
Etymology of vessels
The word "vessel" comes from the Old French "vessel", from Latin "vas", meaning "container" or "receptacle", which is also the source of the word "vase"
Historically, the term has been used to refer to ships, boats, and other types of containers since the 13th century
Synonyms
ships
boats
craft
containers
holders
receptacles
tanks
barrels
casks
flasks
jugs
pitchers
basins
bowls
cups
glasses
vats
kettles
pots
pans
tubs
buckets
cans
crates
boxes
chests
trunks
cases
bins
silos
reservoirs
tanks
pipes
tubes
conduits
ducts
channels
canals
waterways
pipelines
hosepipes
mains
sewers
drains
gutters
troughs
vessels
troughs
Definitions
- A hollow container made of a material such as glass, metal, or plastic, used for storing or carrying liquids or gases
- A ship or boat, especially a large or impressive one
- A person regarded as a container for an abstract quality, such as a vessel of wisdom or a vessel of the Holy Spirit
Usage Examples
- The company has a fleet of vessels that transport oil across the globe
- The doctor used a small vessel to collect a blood sample from the patient
- The ancient civilization used clay vessels to store water and food