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ships

Pronunciation: [/ʃɪps/]

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ships: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use ships in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) large watercraft that are used for transportation of goods or people over water. Like big boats that carry things across the ocean or a large body of water.

Example

The company owns a fleet of ships that transport goods all over the world.

Example

The storm damaged several ships in the harbor, causing delays in shipping.

Example

How many ships are docked at the port right now?

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to send or transport something by ship. Like when you send a package across the ocean or to a different country.

Example

They ship cars from Japan to other countries for sale.

Example

We can't ship this fragile item internationally; it's too risky.

Example

How long does it take to ship a package overseas?

How to pronounce ships

Pronunciation: [/ʃɪps/]

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