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vessels

/ˈvɛsəlz/

Meanings
  • noun

    Containers used to transport liquids, gases, or other substances.

    - "The oil was transported in large vessels."
    - "The red wine was served in clay vessels."
  • noun

    A system of tubes or ducts for transporting fluids or gases.

    - "The human body has a complex network of blood vessels."
    - "The plumbing system of the house includes a network of vessels."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvɛsəlz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with vessels
dwells , shells , spells , tells
Variants
List of all variants of vessels that leads to same result
vessel , vessels , blood vessel , blood vessels
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'fæscel', from 'fæscian', to form or shape, from 'feas', shape.


Trivia
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  1. The largest oil tanker ever built can carry over 500,000 tons of oil.

  2. The human body has about 100,000 miles of blood vessels.


Related Concepts
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  1. pipes: Pipes are long, narrow vessels used for transporting fluids or gases.

  2. tanks: Tanks are large vessels used for storing liquids or gases.


Culture
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In ancient times, vessels were used for various purposes such as storing water, wine, or other liquids. They were also used for religious and ceremonial purposes. Vessels have been a common theme in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "vessels"

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    - Imagine a large ship sailing on the sea, carrying containers or barrels filled with goods. This can help you remember the meaning of 'vessels' as containers used for transporting substances.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vessels' with the word 'containers'. This can help you remember the meaning of 'vessels' as objects used for transporting or storing substances.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Vessels are used to store and transport various substances' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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