ship — a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- My mom ordered 50 packages online and now our house looks like a shipping warehouse.
- The company ships fresh pizza ingredients directly from Italy.
- I accidentally shipped my homework to my grandmother instead of my teacher.
ship
NOUN[/ʃɪp/]
a large boat for transporting people or goods by sea
A massive cargo ship loads containers at the busy port
Don't slip on the ship, keep your grip!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'scip,' which shares a common Germanic root meaning 'to cut' or 'to carve.' The term evolved conceptually from the practice of carving and shaping wood to construct vessels, eventually designating the finished seagoing craft itself.
Breakdown
Old English 'scip' from Proto-Germanic *skipan (to cut, carve), originally referring to a carved or hewn wooden vessel. The morpheme underwent semantic shift from the action of construction to the resulting object.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom ordered 50 packages online and now our house looks like a shipping warehouse.”
“The company ships fresh pizza ingredients directly from Italy.”
“I accidentally shipped my homework to my grandmother instead of my teacher.”
“The luxury ship offers five-star dining and spa services.”
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