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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
a hollow device used as a receptacle, esp. for liquids; container.
They put the wine in bottles, casks, and other vessels.
- synonyms:
- container, receptacle, reservoir, tank, vat
- similar words:
- barrel, basin, bottle, bowl, cistern, crock, jar, jug, pail, pitcher, tub, urn, utensil
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definition 2: |
a large or somewhat large structure designed for traveling on water; boat; ship.
In the harbor, we saw a large frigate and several other sailing vessels.- synonyms:
- boat, ship, steamship
- similar words:
- barge, craft, freighter, liner, scow, steamer, tanker, trawler
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definition 3: |
one of the many tube-shaped structures through which blood and other bodily fluids are carried; artery; vein.
The aorta is a large blood vessel that leads from the heart.Both veins and arteries are vessels through which blood flows.- synonyms:
- blood vessel
- similar words:
- artery, capillary, vein
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definition 4: |
one who is considered to hold a certain quality or trait.
She is a vessel of joy.- synonyms:
- font, mine, repository, well
- similar words:
- carrier, gold mine, picture, reservoir, vehicle
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related words: |
bucket, canal, cask, glass, launch, tank |
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