They hope to reestablish contact with the missing vessel.
They hope to reestablish contact with the missing vessel.
English
vessel
ˈvɛs.əl, ˈves(ə)l, ˈves.əl, ˈvɛs.l̩
Meaning: a ship or large boat; a container for liquid; a tube that carries blood
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Example sentences
The huge cargo vessel slowly entered the harbor.
The huge cargo vessel slowly entered the harbor.
The wealthy shipowner invested in a new fleet of cargo vessels.
The wealthy shipowner invested in a new fleet of cargo vessels.
The vessel continued to north towards the arctic.
The vessel continued to north towards the arctic.
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or technical contexts to refer to any kind of watercraft. It also refers to blood vessels (Anatomy) or containers like bowls and jars (Formal).
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