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ship

|ship|

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/ʃɪp/

sea vessel

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ship' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scip', where 'scip' meant 'vessel'.

Historical Evolution

'scip' changed from Old English word 'scip' and eventually became the modern English word 'ship'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'vessel for travel', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'large sea vessel'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a large vessel used for transporting people or goods by sea.

The ship set sail at dawn.

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Verb 1

to send or transport by ship.

They will ship the goods tomorrow.

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Verb 2

to take in water over the side of a ship.

The boat began to ship water during the storm.

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