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MERCHANT VESSELS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the phrase merchant vessels. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase merchant vessels. (close relations)

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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

Best Hypernyms For MERCHANT VESSELS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for merchant vessels, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
conveyance transport

Alternatives for BARGES

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