What does SHIPS mean?

Ships

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: Large seafaring vessels used for transportation of goods and people over long distances.
• Verb: To transport goods or people by ship.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɪps/
• UK: /ʃɪps/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "ship" has its origin in Old English "scip" which meant "vessel". It has been used for centuries to refer to seafaring vessels used for transportation of goods and people over long distances. The verb form of "ship" is commonly used in the shipping industry to refer to the transportation of goods or people by ship.

5. Synonyms:

• Vessel
• Boat
• Freighter
• Container ship
• Cargo ship

6. Related Words:

• Boats
• Cargo
• Cruze
• Ferry
• Sloop

7. Example Sentences:

• The cargo ships docked at the port to unload their goods.
• They shipped the goods to the customer via sea freight.
• The ship sailed through rough waters during the storm.
• The cruise ship was filled with tourists enjoying the sea breeze.
• The container ship carried thousands of goods across the ocean.