vessel

vessel is on the Basic English 850 List.

very - vessel - view

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈves.əl/
• SAMPA: /"ves.@l/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular vessel

Plural vessels

1. (countable) A vessel is a pot or container.
   • Synonyms: pot, container, bowl, jug, pitcher, ewer, basin and bottle

   She poured the milk into another vessel.

2. (countable) A vessel is a ship or a large boat.
   • Synonyms: boat, ship, craft, yacht, ferry, liner and nave

   It was the best vessel in the water.

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