vessels
word · lemma: vessel
Definition
'Vessels' can mean containers that hold liquids, such as cups or bottles, or it can refer to large ships. It is also used in biology for blood vessels that carry blood in the body.
Usage & Nuances
'Vessels' is formal for both containers and ships; in everyday English, 'container', 'boat', or 'ship' are more common. In science or medicine, 'blood vessels' refers to veins and arteries. Be careful not to confuse 'vessel' (container/ship) with 'vassal' (a servant in history).
Example Sentences
Blood travels through small vessels in the body.
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Some antique vessels are collected as works of art.
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Cargo vessels can carry thousands of containers at once.
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The kitchen has many glass vessels for water and juice.
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Large vessels sailed across the ocean.
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Doctors study how blood flows through different vessels to understand diseases.
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