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Synonyms & Similar Words
ship
boat
craft
yacht
cruiser
tanker
container
holder
receptacle
container
barrel
cask
vat
tank
pipe
tube
conduit
channel
boat
ferry
barge
schooner
frigate
galleon
brig
canoe
kayak
skiff
dinghy
lifeboat
aircraft
spacecraft
dirigible
airship
hot air balloon
blimp
submarine
destroyer
cruiser
battleship
aircraft carrier
helicopter
seaplane
hovercraft
hydrofoil
Meaning of Vessel
A vessel refers to a hollow container, such as a tube, pipe, or boat, used for holding or transporting something.
Definitions
- A hollow container, especially one used for holding liquids
- A ship or boat, especially a large one
- A person regarded as a holder or receiver of something, such as a vessel of God's wrath
Etymology of Vessel
The word "vessel" originates from the Old French word "vessel," which is derived from the Latin word "vas," meaning "container" or "vessel"
The Latin word "vas" is also related to the Greek word "αγγος" (angos), meaning "container" or "vessel"
The word "vessel" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a container or a ship
Example Uses
- The vessel sailed across the ocean, carrying cargo and passengers
- The doctor inserted a catheter into the blood vessel to administer medication
- The Holy Grail is often depicted as a sacred vessel used to hold the blood of Christ