Meaning Of The Word Ship

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What's The Definition Of Ship?

-ship in American English
the quality, condition, or state of being
suffix: a native English suffix of nouns denoting condition, character, office, skill, etc

-ship in British English
suffix forming nouns: indicating state or condition

ship
A ship is a large boat which carries passengers or cargo.
If people or things are shipped somewhere, they are sent there on a ship or by some other means of transport.

ship in American English
any water vehicle of considerable size navigating deep water, esp. one powered by an engine
to put or take on board a ship
noun: a vessel, esp. a large oceangoing one propelled by sails or engines

ship in British English (esp in fan fiction) 2
noun: a relationship, esp one of a romantic nature
verb: to promote or endorse a romantic relationship between (two characters)

ship in British English 1
noun: a vessel propelled by engines or sails for navigating on the water, esp a large vessel that cannot be carried aboard another, as distinguished from a boat

ship in Retail
verb: When goods that have been ordered are shipped, they are sent out, by sea, air, train, or road, by a supplier for delivery to the customer.

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