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Definition of vessel - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storagecontainer for holding liquids or substances
- She poured the juice into a vessel.
2.
watercraftship or large boat
- The vessel set sail at dawn.
3.
biologyTECH. tube carrying fluid in an organismTECH.
- Blood flows through the vessel.
4.
aerospaceTECH. craft for air or space travelTECH.
- The vessel launched into space.
5.
metaphorRare person as a carrier of qualitiesRare
- He is a vessel of wisdom.
Images of vessel
container for holding liquids or substances 
ship or large boat
Expressions with vessel
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container that is damaged or shattered
The broken vessel could no longer hold water.
become extremely angry or upset
He almost burst a blood vessel when he heard the news.
artery, vein, or capillary in the body
Each blood vessel type has a unique function.
ship that carries supplies to other ships
The supply vessel delivered food and fuel to the stranded cruise ship.
ship or boat that provides help supplies or services to other craft
A small support vessel followed the research ship to carry extra equipment.
container for holding drinks
She poured the juice into a drinking vessel.
large ship equipped for commercial fishing
The fishing vessel sailed out to sea for tuna.
bathroom sink sitting above the counter
The vessel sink adds elegance to the bathroom.
vessel for transporting cargo in maritime trade
A large cargo vessel can carry thousands of containers.
large ship built to carry many cargo boxes on sea routes
The new container vessel left the port fully loaded with export goods.
small or medium ship used to watch and protect sea areas
The navy sent a patrol vessel to monitor the disputed waters.
watercraft designed to travel on top of water rather than underwater
The navy deployed a surface vessel to patrol the shipping lanes.
sealed container designed to keep inside pressure much lower than outside air
The experiment was carried out inside a large vacuum vessel.
vehicle that moves on a cushion of air
The air cushion vessel glided smoothly over the water.
small blood vessel connecting arterioles and venules
Capillary vessels are essential for nutrient exchange.
large blood vessel transporting blood to or from the heart
The surgeon examined the great vessel for any blockages.
duct transporting lymph to venous blood circulation
Lymph vessels eventually drain into the bloodstream.
duct moving lymph into venous blood
Lymphatic vessels merge with veins near the heart.
strong container holding nuclear reactor core and coolant during operation
Engineers inspected the reactor vessel for signs of corrosion.
boat or ship propelled by sails
The sailing vessel embarked on a journey across the Atlantic.
ship used to recover lost or damaged ships
The salvage vessel was dispatched to recover the sunken cargo ship.
container for absorbing excess water pressure
The expansion vessel prevents pressure build-up in the boiler.
ship supplying liquefied natural gas to other ships
The LNG bunkering vessel refueled the cargo ship at sea.
ship powered by an engine
The motor vessel sailed smoothly across the harbor.
Origin of vessel
Latin, vascellum (small vessel)
Terms with vessel included in their meaning
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watercraft
small vessel for travel on water
drinking vessel
drinking container made from clear hardened sand-based material
transportation
guide the direction of a vehicle or vessel
steering
circular object used to steer a vehicle or vessel
vessel mooring
secure a boat at a pier for loading or staying
air or space
vessel traveling through air or space
boats
cause a vessel to descend below water
drinking vessel
large cup for serving beer, typically made of glass or ceramic
health check
force from circulating blood against artery and vessel walls
vessel
large ship for pleasure trips with entertainment and amenities
vessel
boat used for catching fish, sometimes with a well for live fish
maritime
vessel that is going down in water
vessel size
vessel smaller than typical ships
sea vessel
vessel for transporting goods or people
cargo removal
act of removing cargo from a vehicle or vessel
history
ancient Scandinavian vessel used for long voyages
water vessel
boat or ship
shipping
logbook or journal of a vessel's progress
maritime
left side of a vessel when facing forward
side
relating to the left side of a vehicle or vessel
cookware
kitchen vessel for steaming or boiling food
drinking vessel
cup with a stem, often used for drinking or ceremonies
transportation
carried or used on a vehicle or vessel
transportation
smaller commercial or military vessel
Examples of vessel in a sentence
He used a vessel to store the paint. The vessel navigated through the storm. A large vessel docked at the harbor. Nutrients are transported through the vessel. The vessel was blocked, affecting circulation. The vessel entered the Earth's atmosphere safely.
A new vessel is being designed for Mars exploration. She became a vessel of hope for the community. The artist was a vessel of creativity and inspiration.
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- French:récipient, navire, ...
- German:Gefäß, Schiff, ...
- Italian:contenitore, nave, ...
- Spanish:recipiente, embarcación, ...
- Portuguese:recipiente, navio, ...
- Chinese:容器, 船, ...
- Japanese:容器, 船, ...
- Arabic:وِعَاء, سَفِينَة, ...
- Hebrew:כְּלִי קִיבּוּל, אוֹנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:сосуд, судно, ...
- Ukrainian:судина, судно, ...
- Hindi:पात्र, जहाज, ...
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