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VESSEL Antonyms

There are 14 antonyms of the word vessel. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For VESSEL

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apparatus
nounn
noun

• equipment designed to serve a specific function

• (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

container
nounn
noun

• any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

contraption
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

device
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

• something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

• any clever maneuver

• any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)

• an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)

equipment
nounn
noun

• an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

gadget
nounn
noun

• a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

holder
nounn
noun

• a holding device

• a person who holds something

• the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it

implement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

verb

• apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design

• ensure observance of laws and rules

• pursue to a conclusion or bring to a successful issue

instrument
nounn
noun

• a device that requires skill for proper use

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person used by another to gain an end

• (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right

• the semantic role of the entity (usually inanimate) that the agent uses to perform an action or start a process

• any of various devices or contrivances that can be used to produce musical tones or sounds

verb

• equip with instruments for measuring, recording, or controlling

• write an instrumental score for

• address a legal document to

machine
nounn
noun

• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

• an efficient person

• an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently

• a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

• a group that controls the activities of a political party

• a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

verb

• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery

• make by machinery

receptacle
nounn
noun

• a container that is used to put or keep things in

• enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

• an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert

repository
nounn
noun

• a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

• a person to whom a secret is entrusted

• a burial vault (usually for some famous person)

tool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement used in the practice of a vocation

• the means whereby some act is accomplished

• a person who is controlled by others and is used to perform unpleasant or dishonest tasks for someone else

• obscene terms for penis

verb

• drive

• ride in a car with no particular goal and just for the pleasure of it

• furnish with tools

• work with a tool

utensil
nounn
noun

• an implement for practical use (especially in a household)

Alternatives for APPARATUS

Alternatives for CONTAINER

Alternatives for CONTRAPTION

Alternatives for DEVICE

Alternatives for EQUIPMENT

Alternatives for GADGET

Alternatives for HOLDER

Alternatives for IMPLEMENT

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