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vessel
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
vessel
(noun)
blood vessel
(noun)
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vessel
/
ˈ
vɛsəl/
noun
plural
vessels
vessel
/
ˈ
vɛsəl/
noun
plural
vessels
Learner's definition of VESSEL
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1
formal
:
a ship or large boat
a fishing/sailing
vessel
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technical
:
a vein or artery that carries blood through the body
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blood vessel
3
somewhat old-fashioned
:
a hollow container for holding liquids
a drinking
vessel
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