Meaning of the word ship in English

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ship

US /ʃɪp/

UK /ʃɪp/

a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea

Example:

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The cargo ship sailed across the ocean.

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Many tourists arrived on a cruise ship.

Synonym:

vessel boat craft

transport (goods or people) by sea, air, or land

Example:

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We can ship the package to your address.

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The company decided to ship their products overseas.

Synonym:

send transport dispatch convey

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