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merchant ship

1 of 1noun
/ˈmɝʧənt ʃɪp/
Forms:merchant ships
1

a vessel designed for transporting goods and merchandise as part of commercial trade

  • The merchant ship docked at the harbor, unloading crates of spices and textiles.
  • During the voyage, the merchant ship encountered rough seas but safely delivered its cargo.
  • Pirates often sought out merchant ships for their valuable loads of goods.
  • The merchant ship was built to carry large quantities of goods across the ocean.
  • The crew of the merchant ship prepared for a long journey to deliver supplies to distant ports.
Synonyms:
merchantmanfreighterbottom