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- pronunciation:
- ve
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
a hollow container for liquids.
This ancient jar is a vessel for olive oil.
- synonyms:
- container, receptacle, tank, vat
- similar words:
- barrel, basin, bottle, bowl, jar, jug, pail, pitcher, tub, urn, utensil
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definition 2: |
a large or somewhat large boat or ship.
We traveled on a sailing vessel.- synonyms:
- boat, ship, steamship
- similar words:
- barge, craft, freighter, liner, trawler
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definition 3: |
one of the small tubes that carry blood and other fluids throughout the body.
Veins and arteries are vessels.- synonyms:
- blood vessel
- similar words:
- artery, capillary, vein
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related words: |
bucket, canal, cask, glass, launch, tank |
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