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vessel

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛsəl]

Word

Learn how to use vessel in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The vessel sailed smoothly across the ocean, carrying tourists to a beautiful island.

Example

The small canoe is not a vessel suitable for deep sea travel; it's too fragile.

Example

What kind of vessel are we taking for the trip across the lake?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

How do vessels in your body help circulate blood?

Context: “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.

Example

She poured the soup into a large vessel before serving it to her guests.

Example

This plate is not a vessel for soup; it will spill everywhere.

Example

What type of vessel should we use for the salad dressing?

How to pronounce vessel

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛsəl]

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