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Ships collectively, typically a body of ships belonging to one nation, port or industry
“Once the document was on the ship, the vessel was allowed to anchor.”
A small fleet of warships (usually of the same class), or a fleet of small ships
Plural for a hollow container to hold or store items
“In front of the statue and behind the platform is a huge vessel that contained oil to light the lamp.”
Plural for a hollow container used to hold liquid
“Once the water boils, pour it from the vessel into a mug and wait three minutes.”
Plural for a dish or bowl, such as for food
“For these reasons, many housekeepers usually do empty the contents of the can and store the food in a vessel which may be kept covered and placed in the refrigerator.”
Plural for a cup or mug used for drinking
“Bow down and drink from his vessel all ye minions, and be proud of the opportunity to partake of his wisdom.”
Plural for an outer casing or covering
“How then can one conceive that an individual among us could be for months within a thick vessel surrounding him, which is within a body, and yet be alive and in motion?”
Plural for a duct or canal holding or conveying blood or other fluid
“Lenny looked as if she were about to burst a blood vessel, as one of her eyes was twitching at us as we parked and took our helmets off.”
Plural for a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Plural for a vessel resembling a retort bulb or Florence flask with a truncated neck and flared mouth
Plural for a ship that carries cargo
Plural for a ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas
Plural for a large store of a particular resource
Plural for a vehicle designed for navigation in outer space
Plural for small narrow boat pointed at both ends, propelled by paddles or poles
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