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vessel

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/ˈvɛ.səl/
Forms:vessels
1

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

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  • The cargo vessel sailed into the harbor, carrying goods from overseas.
  • A fishing vessel returned to port with a plentiful catch of fresh seafood.
  • The cruise vessel offered luxurious accommodations and amenities for its passengers.
  • Maritime law requires vessels to maintain safety standards and follow navigation rules.
  • The research vessel embarked on an expedition to study marine life in the Antarctic waters.
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a tubular structure that carries blood or other body fluids through an organism

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  • The surgeon repaired a damaged blood vessel.
  • Arteries and veins are the body's main types of vessels.
  • The microscope revealed tiny vessels under the skin.
  • A clot had formed in one of the heart's vessels.
  • The vessels expanded in response to the heat.
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a container used to hold liquids or other substances

  • She poured the wine into a crystal vessel.
  • The ancient vessels were found buried with offerings.
  • The potter shaped a clay vessel on the wheel.
  • The scientist filled the vessel with the chemical solution.
  • Each vessel was labeled according to its contents.