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ships

 

[ ʃɪps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sea travel

Large seagoing vessel, typically with multiple decks and masts, used for transporting goods or passengers.

Synonyms

boat, craft, vessel

Examples of usage

  • Many ships were lost at sea during the storm.
  • The cargo ship carried goods from one country to another.
Context #2 | Verb

sending out

To send (goods, vehicles, or people) to a place, especially by water.

Synonyms

dispatch, send, transport

Examples of usage

  • They ship products all over the world.
  • We will ship the car to your address.

Translations

Translations of the word "ships" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navios

🇮🇳 जहाज

🇩🇪 Schiffe

🇮🇩 kapal

🇺🇦 кораблі

🇵🇱 statki

🇯🇵 船

🇫🇷 navires

🇪🇸 barcos

🇹🇷 gemiler

🇰🇷 배

🇸🇦 سفن

🇨🇿 lodě

🇸🇰 lode

🇨🇳 船

🇸🇮 ladje

🇮🇸 skip

🇰🇿 кемелер

🇬🇪 გემები

🇦🇿 gəmilər

🇲🇽 barcos

Etymology

The word 'ships' originated from the Old English word 'scip', which meant a large seagoing vessel. Throughout history, ships have played a crucial role in exploration, trade, and warfare. From ancient wooden sailing ships to modern steel vessels, ships have evolved significantly. Today, ships continue to be essential for transporting goods across the oceans and connecting different parts of the world.

See also: ship, shipbuilding, shipmate, shipment, shippable, shipper, shippers, shipping, shipwrecked.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,775, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.