American English pronunciation

How to pronounce ships

IPA transcription: ['ʃɪps]

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Noun

  • a vessel that carries passengers or freight

Verb

  • transport commercially

  • go on board

  • hire for work on a ship

  • travel by ship

  • place on board a ship

    “ship the cargo in the hold of the vessel”

Usage examples

  • Genoese crossbowmen also managed to successfully board and capture two English ships.
  • Central themes were the relationships between children and adults and children's independent initiative.
  • The ships' secondary batteries were revised several times during their careers.
  • These ships were unusual in several ways.
  • Some of its ships cruised to the Caribbean during the winter.
  • The French lost no ships and eventually hauled off.
  • The settlers faced many hardships upon arrival in Emmons County.
  • The Treasury-class cutters proved highly adaptable, dependable, versatile and long-lived warships.
  • The second and third ships were named for Lieutenant Augustus C. Ludlow.
  • Other townships, such as Rush, followed suit and passed their own laws.