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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Shipwreck :: Shipwreck (n.) The breaking in pieces, or shattering, of a ship or other vessel by being cast ashore or driven against rocks, shoals, etc., by the violence of the winds and waves..
Planking :: Planking (n.) The act of laying planks; also, planks, collectively; a series of planks in place, as the wooden covering of the frame of a vessel..
Roadster :: Roadster (n.) A clumsy vessel that works its way from one anchorage to another by means of the tides.
Sea Letter :: Sea letter () The customary certificate of national character which neutral merchant vessels are bound to carry in time of war; a passport for a vessel and cargo.
Monkey :: Monkey (n.) A small trading vessel of the sixteenth century.
Canteen :: Canteen (n.) The sutler's shop in a garrison; also, a chest containing culinary and other vessels for officers..
Tack :: Tack (v. i.) To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also (as said of a vessel), to have her direction changed through the shifting of the helm and sails. See Tack, v. t., 4..
Wheeler :: Wheeler (n.) A steam vessel propelled by a paddle wheel or by paddle wheels; -- used chiefly in the terms side-wheeler and stern-wheeler.
Captain :: Captain (n.) By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain..
Monitor :: Monitor (n.) An ironclad war vessel, very low in the water, and having one or more heavily-armored revolving turrets, carrying heavy guns..
Bilge :: Bilge (v. t.) To fracture the bilge of, or stave in the bottom of (a ship or other vessel)..
Inflammation :: Inflammation (n.) A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain..
Sailor :: Sailor (n.) One who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels; one who understands the practical management of ships; one of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
Mouthpiece :: Mouthpiece (n.) An appendage to an inlet or outlet opening of a pipe or vessel, to direct or facilitate the inflow or outflow of a fluid..
Boiler :: Boiler (n.) A vessel in which any thing is boiled.
Monger :: Monger (n.) A small merchant vessel.
Boat :: Boat (n.) A small open vessel, or water craft, usually moved by cars or paddles, but often by a sail..
Barcon :: Barcon (n.) A vessel for freight; -- used in Mediterranean.
Credence :: Credence (n.) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose..
Collapse :: Collapse (n.) A falling together suddenly, as of the sides of a hollow vessel..
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