Definition of vessel

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Vessel (n.) A general name for any hollow structure made to float upon the water for purposes of navigation; especially, one that is larger than a common rowboat; as, a war vessel; a passenger vessel..

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Tinman :: Tinman (n.) A manufacturer of tin vessels; a dealer in tinware.
Load :: Load (v.) The quantity which can be carried or drawn in some specified way; the contents of a cart, barrow, or vessel; that which will constitute a cargo; lading..
Lacteous :: Lacteous (a.) Lacteal; conveying chyle; as, lacteous vessels..
Futtock :: Futtock (n.) One of the crooked timbers which are scarfed together to form the lower part of the compound rib of a vessel; one of the crooked transverse timbers passing across and over the keel.
Collide :: Collide (v. i.) To strike or dash against each other; to come into collision; to clash; as, the vessels collided; their interests collided..
Sheer :: Sheer (n.) The longitudinal upward curvature of the deck, gunwale, and lines of a vessel, as when viewed from the side..
Ligature :: Ligature (n.) A thread or string for tying the blood vessels, particularly the arteries, to prevent hemorrhage..
Breach :: Breach (n.) A breaking of waters, as over a vessel; the waters themselves; surge; surf..
Scoop :: Scoop (n.) A large ladle; a vessel with a long handle, used for dipping liquids; a utensil for bailing boats..
Towboat :: Towboat (n.) A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
Engorgement :: Engorgement (n.) An overfullness or obstruction of the vessels in some part of the system; congestion.
Vasiform :: Vasiform (a.) Having the form of a vessel, or duct..
Pinnace :: Pinnace (n.) A small vessel propelled by sails or oars, formerly employed as a tender, or for coast defence; -- called originally, spynace or spyne..
Hatch :: Hatch (n.) An opening in the deck of a vessel or floor of a warehouse which serves as a passageway or hoistway; a hatchway; also; a cover or door, or one of the covers used in closing such an opening..
Sponsor :: Sponson (n.) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels..
Bombard :: Bombard (n.) A large drinking vessel or can, or a leather bottle, for carrying liquor or beer..
Sparger :: Sparger (n.) A vessel with a perforated cover, for sprinkling with a liquid; a sprinkler..
Galley :: Galley (n.) The cookroom or kitchen and cooking apparatus of a vessel; -- sometimes on merchant vessels called the caboose.
Steeve :: Steeve (v. i.) To project upward, or make an angle with the horizon or with the line of a vessel's keel; -- said of the bowsprit, etc..
Demijohn :: Demijohn (n.) A glass vessel or bottle with a large body and small neck, inclosed in wickerwork..
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