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vessels

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛsəlz]

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

Context: “transportation”

(noun) a type of container that can hold liquids, like water or juice. Think of a bottle or a cup; they are all vessels that carry something inside them.

Example

The chef filled several vessels with fresh ingredients for the soup.

Example

There were no vessels available to hold the lemonade, so we had to drink it straight from the pitcher.

Example

What types of vessels do you like to use for your favorite drinks?

Context: “biology”

(noun) a tube in your body that carries blood or other fluids. Just like a pipe carries water in a house, these vessels move important things around in your body.

Example

The doctor explained how blood vessels work to keep our bodies healthy.

Example

When the blood vessels are blocked, it can cause serious health problems.

Example

Can you name the different types of blood vessels in our body?

Context: “maritime”

(noun) a big boat or ship that is used for traveling or transporting goods over water. When you see a large ship on the ocean, that is a vessel.

Example

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

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The vessel was not able to leave the harbor due to bad weather.

Example

What kind of vessels do you think are the largest on the water?

How to pronounce vessels

Pronunciation: [ˈvɛsəlz]

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