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Meaning of ship
A large seagoing vessel.
Etymology of ship
The word "ship" has its roots in Old English "scip", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "skipiz" and Proto-Indo-European "skep-", also the source of Latin "scapha" meaning "light boat" and Greek "skaphē" meaning "hollow, boat".
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to various types of seagoing vessels, with its meaning and usage evolving over time to encompass different types of ships and maritime activities.
Synonyms
vessel
boat
craft
yacht
frigate
cruiser
destroyer
submarine
tanker
freighter
cargo ship
passenger ship
liner
steamer
schooner
brig
bark
barge
ferry
trawler
kayak
canoe
skiff
launch
lifeboat
dinghy
catamaran
houseboat
sailboat
speedboat
motorboat
rowboat
paddleboat
whaler
clipper
galleon
man-of-war
ship of war
naval vessel
marine vessel
sea vessel
ocean liner
cruise ship
merchant ship
warship
aircraft carrier
battleship
battleship
ironclad
Definitions
- A large seagoing vessel, especially one with a bowsprit and three or more masts, traditionally square-rigged.
- * A vessel that carries goods or people, especially one that travels regularly over a fixed route.
- * A sailing vessel with a particular type of rig or function.
Usage Examples
- The ship sailed across the ocean, carrying cargo and passengers to its destination.
- * The company operates a fleet of ships that transport goods around the world.
- * The ship was wrecked in a storm, and the crew had to be rescued.
Antonyms
land vehicle
car
truck
bus
train
airplane
helicopter
landcraft
spacecraft
submarine
raft
float
buoy
dinghy
skiff
kayak
canoe
barge
ferry
trawler
yacht
sailboat
speedboat
motorboat
rowboat
paddleboat
lifeboat
houseboat