vessel
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvesəl/
Forms: vessels
vessel means: A boat, ship, or other vehicle that travels on or under water.
noun
A boat, ship, or other vehicle that travels on or under water.
- The vessel left the port.
- Three fishing vessels returned before the storm.
- The crew rescued everyone aboard the sinking vessel.
A small tube that carries blood or another liquid through an animal or plant.
- A blood vessel broke.
- These vessels carry blood back to the heart.
- Water moves through tiny vessels inside the plant.
A container, such as a bowl or pot, used to hold liquids or other substances.
- Fill the vessel with water.
- They found several clay vessels near the ruins.
- She poured the mixture into a clean glass vessel.
Questions about vessel
What does vessel mean?
A boat, ship, or other vehicle that travels on or under water.
What is vessel in other languages?
Türkçe: gemi · Español: buque · Français: navire · Deutsch: Schiff · Italiano: nave · 日本語: 船
How do you pronounce vessel?
It is pronounced /ˈvesəl/.
How do you use vessel in a sentence?
The vessel left the port. Three fishing vessels returned before the storm.
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