vessel

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vessel is part of the Basic English 850.
This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 18-04-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Noun 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 See also

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈves.əl/
• SAMPA: /"ves.@l/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[change] Noun

Singular vessel

Plural vessels

1. Pot, container.

   She poured the milk into another vessel.

2. Boat.

   It was the best vessel in the water.

[change] Synonyms

• (pot) pot, container, bowl, jug, pitcher, ewer, basin, bottle
• (boat) boat, ship, craft, yacht, ferry, liner, nave

[change] See also

• box
• tin
• seaworthy
• sea-going
• ocean-going
• dinghy
• naval
• water