ship

Definitions

1. noun

   A large boat that travels on water.

   Examples

   • The ship sailed across the Atlantic in ten days.
   • A cargo ship docked at the harbor overnight.
   ≈keel
2. noun

   A vehicle that travels through air or space.

   Examples

   • The spaceship entered orbit around the planet.
   • The airship drifted slowly over the city.
3. noun

   A spaceship.

   Examples

   • The crew boarded the ship before dawn.
   • The ship landed safely on the moon.
4. noun

   In the Game of Life, a small fixed pattern of cells.

   Examples

   • This pattern of cells is called a ship.
   • A ship does not change in the game.
5. noun

   A large old sailing boat with three or more masts.

   Examples

   • The old ship was fully rigged for the trip.
   • Sailors climbed the rigging of the tall ship.
6. noun

   In old church use, a boat shaped dish for incense.

   Examples

   • The priest carried the ship of incense in the parade.
   • The silver ship shone on the altar.
7. noun

   The third card in a Lenormand card deck.

   Examples

   • The reader drew the Ship card, which meant travel.
   • In the spread, the Ship suggested a long journey.
8. noun

   An aircraft, in some old or special use.

   Examples

   • The pilots flew the ship on a test flight.
   • The ship's wheels were set well forward.
9. verb

   To send goods by boat.

   Examples

   • The timber was shipped across the bay.
   • Many goods are shipped overseas every day.
10. verb

    To send a parcel or goods to someone by any means.

    Examples

    • They shipped the order the same day.
    • She shipped the package overseas.