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ship

/ʃɪp/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large watercraft used for transportation of goods and people.

    - "The ship carried passengers across the Atlantic."
    - "The cargo ship was loaded with containers."
  • noun

    A large vessel used for naval warfare.

    - "The battleship engaged the enemy fleet."
    - "The aircraft carrier launched fighter jets."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃɪp/



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  2. /ʃɪp/



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  3. /ʃɪp/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with ship
dip , rip , slip
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. ship (English) : To transport by ship

  2. sheep (English) : A domesticated animal

Variants
List of all variants of ship that leads to same result
ship , ships , shippable , shipped , shipping , -ship , -ships , ship biscuit , ship biscuits , ship bread , ship of state , ships of state , ship of the line , ships of the line , ship's papers , Ship Rock , ship out , shipped out , shipping out , ships out
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'scip' or 'scippa' meaning 'ship' or 'shipment'.

Trivia
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  1. The largest ship ever built is the Seawise Giant, with a length of 1,504 feet and a deadweight tonnage of 657,000 tons.

  2. The first ships were likely made from animal hides and logs, with reeds or grasses used as caulking to seal the seams.

Related Concepts
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  1. Boat: A smaller watercraft than a ship.

  2. Submarine: A ship that can operate underwater.

Culture
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The ship has been a significant symbol throughout history, representing exploration, discovery, and trade. It has been featured extensively in literature, art, and music, from Homer's 'Odyssey' to J.M. Barrie's 'Peter Pan'.

How to Memorize "ship"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, three-masted sailing ship with sails full of wind.
    - Visualize a modern cargo ship docked at a port.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ship' with the ocean or sea.
    - Think of large, watercraft used for transportation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sailors Sail Ships Safely' to remember the spelling of 'ship'.
    - Create a mental image of a ship's wheel to remember the word.

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