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- Dictionaryship/ʃɪp/
noun
- 1. a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea: "the ship left England with a crew of 36"
- 2. a spaceship.
verb
- 1. transport (goods or people) on a ship: "the wounded soldiers were shipped home"
- 2. (of a boat) take in (water) over the side.
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3 days ago · A ship is a large vessel that travels the world's oceans and other navigable waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and fishing. Ships are generally distinguished from boats, based on size, shape, load capacity and purpose.
Jun 24, 2024 · ship, any large floating vessel capable of crossing open waters, as opposed to a boat, which is generally a smaller craft. The term formerly was applied to sailing vessels having three or more masts; in modern times it usually denotes a vessel of more than 500 tons of displacement.
4 days ago · Any ship or vessel that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another, including general cargo ships (designed to carry break bulk cargo), bulk carriers, container ships, multipurpose vessels, and tankers.
Jun 24, 2024 · Ship - Cargo, Cruise, Warship: The great majority of ships that are neither military vessels nor yachts can be divided into several broad categories: cargo carriers, passenger carriers, industrial ships, service vessels, and noncommercial miscellaneous.
Jun 24, 2024 · Ship - Maritime, Navigation, Exploration: Surviving clay tablets and containers record the use of waterborne vessels as early as 4000 bce. Boats are still vital aids to movement, even those little changed in form during that 6,000-year history.
3 days ago · Maritime history is the study of human interaction with and activity at sea. It covers a broad thematic element of history that often uses a global approach, although national and regional histories remain predominant.
Jun 30, 2024 · Free on board (FOB) is a trade term used to indicate whether the buyer or the seller is liable for goods that are lost, damaged, or destroyed during shipment. Free on board shipping point...
