MERCHANT VESSELS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase merchant vessels. (close relations)
Definition of MERCHANT VESSELS
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barges | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals) verb • push one's way • transport by barge on a body of water | ||||||||
boats | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small vessel for travel on water • a dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce verb • ride in a boat on water | ||||||||
canoes | nounn | |||||||
noun • small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle verb • travel by canoe | ||||||||
crafts | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the skilled practice of a practical occupation • a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space • people who perform a particular kind of skilled work • skill in an occupation or trade • shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception verb • make by hand and with much skill | ||||||||
cruisers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters • a large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer • a large motorboat that has a cabin and plumbing and other conveniences necessary for living on board | ||||||||
freighters | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cargo ship | ||||||||
galleys | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading • (classical antiquity) a crescent-shaped seagoing vessel propelled by oars • the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner • the area for food preparation on a ship | ||||||||
keelboats | nounn | |||||||
noun • river boat with a shallow draught and a keel but no sails; used to carry freight; moved by rowing or punting or towing | ||||||||
liners | nounn | |||||||
noun • (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter • a protective covering that protects an inside surface • a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment • a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule) | ||||||||
sailboats | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast | ||||||||
schooners | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large beer glass • sailing vessel used in former times | ||||||||
ships | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a vessel that carries passengers or freight verb • transport commercially • hire for work on a ship • go on board • travel by ship • place on board a ship | ||||||||
skiffs | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor | ||||||||
sloops | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow | ||||||||
steamships | nounn | |||||||
noun • a ship powered by one or more steam engines | ||||||||
tankers | nounn | |||||||
noun • a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk • a soldier who drives a tank • a motor vehicle designed to carry liquefied loads, dry bulk cargo or gases on roads. | ||||||||
vessels | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tube in which a body fluid circulates • a craft designed for water transportation • an object used as a container (especially for liquids) | ||||||||
yachts | nounn | |||||||
noun • an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing verb • travel in a yacht | ||||||||
shipping | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials • conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry | ||||||||
cargo ships | nounn | |||||||
noun • conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry | ||||||||