vessel


Definition: Meaning of, vessel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈvɛs(ə)l /

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vessel vessels
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  1. formal a ship or large boat
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  2. technical a VEIN in your body
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  3. old use a container for holding liquids
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vessel used in phrases

  • arterial blood vessel (noun)
    1. a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
  • blood vessel (noun)
    1. one of the tubes through which blood flows in your body [↪  artery, vein]
  • capillary vessel (noun)
    1. any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules
  • cargo vessel (noun)
    1. a ship designed to carry cargo
  • container vessel (noun)
    1. a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
  • drinking vessel (noun)
    1. a vessel intended for drinking
  • fishing vessel (noun)
    1. a vessel for fishing; often has a well to keep the catch alive
  • lymph vessel (noun)
    1. a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
  • lymphatic vessel (noun)
    1. a vascular duct that carries lymph which is eventually added to the venous blood circulation
  • sailing vessel (noun)
    1. a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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