vessel
Prononciation : [ˈvɛsəl]
Contexte : « transportation »
(noun) a vessel is a large boat or ship that can carry people or goods across water. It's like a big container that floats on the ocean, rivers, or lakes.
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The vessel sailed smoothly across the ocean, carrying tourists to a beautiful island.
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The small canoe is not a vessel suitable for deep sea travel; it's too fragile.
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What kind of vessel are we taking for the trip across the lake?
Contexte : « biology »
(noun) a vessel can also mean a tube in your body that carries blood or other fluids. Think of it like a straw that helps transport the drink from the cup to your mouth.
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The doctor explained how blood travels through the vessels in our bodies.
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When the vessel is blocked, it can cause serious health problems.
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How do vessels in your body help circulate blood?
Contexte : « container »
(noun) a vessel can refer to any container that holds liquids, like a cup or a bowl. It’s something you use to hold something else, often for cooking or serving.
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She poured the soup into a large vessel before serving it to her guests.
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This plate is not a vessel for soup; it will spill everywhere.
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What type of vessel should we use for the salad dressing?