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| definition 1: |
A vessel is a large or somewhat large boat or ship.
There were many vessels in the harbor, including cruise ships and yachts.- synonyms:
- ship, steamship
- similar words:
- barge, craft
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| definition 2: |
A vessel is a container that holds liquids.
This ancient container is a vessel for olive oil.
- synonyms:
- container, tank
- similar words:
- barrel, basin, bottle, bowl, jar, pail, pitcher, tub, utensil
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| definition 3: |
A vessel is one of the small natural tubes that carry blood and other fluids throughout our bodies.
Veins and arteries are vessels.- similar words:
- artery, vein
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| related words: |
bucket, glass, tank |
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