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ship
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- pronunciation:
- shIp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A ship is a very large boat that carries people and things on oceans, large lakes, and deep rivers.
It takes a long time for a ship to travel across the ocean.When we were at the beach, we saw a large ship far out in the water.
- synonyms:
- vessel
- similar words:
- craft, ferry, steamship
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| definition 2: |
Sometimes an airplane or other aircraft is called a "ship."
The rocket ship launched this morning.- synonyms:
- aircraft, airplane, plane
- similar words:
- blimp, craft, helicopter
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ships, shipping, shipped |
| definition: |
When you ship something, you send it by truck, airplane, or boat.
The furniture factory ships its furniture to stores all over the country.- similar words:
- cart, convey, ferry, haul, load, move, transport, truck
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| related words: |
carry, import, mail, take, transport |
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