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vessels

noun

plural of vessel

as in ships

a large craft for travel by water a new ocean liner that claims to be the largest commercial vessel afloat

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as in boats

a small buoyant structure for travel on water any vessel that is buoyant and steerable can be entered in the annual race down the river

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as in bowls

a usually circular utensil for holding something (as food) uses a large copper vessel for beating egg whites

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as in containers

something into which a liquid or smaller objects can be put for storage or transportation any watertight vessel can be used for mixing the paints

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Recent Examples of vessels Elbit Systems’ naval portfolio includes unmanned surface vessels, underwater systems, integrated command-and-control (C2) suites, electro-optical and sonar systems, communications and electronic warfare technologies. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The exhibition presents 63 original prints and limited-edition ceramics, including vessels, plates, pitchers and sculptural forms created by the artist after 1947. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Even boats without visible mussels can transport the invasive species because microscopic larvae can survive in water left inside vessels and equipment. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 These extra vessels increase inflammation and irritate surrounding nerves, making daily movement painful. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 In the northern port city of Keelung, boat owners hurried to secure their vessels. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026 Four Seasons, Aman and Orient Express are among the brands bringing luxury hospitality to yacht-style vessels. — Contessa Brewer,ryan Ruggiero, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 Enameled cast iron Cast iron pans are trusted and reliable cooking vessels. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The Squire is being demonstrated for use in mobile communications with submarines or other vessels, as well as in medical and other applications. — IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Out in the harbor, the skeletons of derelict ships abandoned by sailors who had gone searching for gold formed the first and strangest San Francisco skyline.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Why ships and airfields need new defenses China’s research focuses on defending valuable assets.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of ships

Noun

The agency is warning that rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea, while waves can wash people off beaches and rocks and capsize small boats near shore.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
China is believed to operate at least six of these boats, which can carry JL-2 missiles and potentially the newer JL-3 missile, a weapon with enough range to strike parts of the United States from waters near China.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of boats

Noun

Cups and bowls used as utensils to dispense food throughout kitchen.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Little label cards and dollar-store bowls make basic snacks look curated, and pre-portioned cups or cones mean nobody has to miss a play to grab a refill.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of bowls

Noun

Many hotels have abandoned single-use amenities, and the JW Marriott has followed that move by installing refillable shampoo and other containers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Because the reactions occur in containers, sensors can measure them.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of containers

Noun

Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds and taking out the trash under a new policy announced this week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
An employee handled dirty utensils and dishes with gloves on and later handled clean dishes with those same gloves without washing hands in between.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of dishes

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