Ships: meaning, definitions and examples
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ships
[ ʃɪps ]
sea travel
Large seagoing vessel, typically with multiple decks and masts, used for transporting goods or passengers.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many ships were lost at sea during the storm.
- The cargo ship carried goods from one country to another.
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
Word origin
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.