Pronunciation

/ʃɪp/

Definitions

Noun

1. Aircraft carrier: A large warship designed to carry and support aircraft, typically with a flat deck for takeoffs and landings. Example: “The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise was a formidable force in the Pacific during World War II.”
2. Vessel: A large waterborne craft, such as a boat or a container ship, used for transportation. Example: “The cargo ship sailed from Europe to Asia, carrying goods across the ocean.”
3. Spacecraft: A vehicle designed to travel through outer space. Example: “The Mars rover is a small spaceship that explores the Red Planet.”
4. Fiction: A literary or cinematic work set on a ship or involving maritime adventures. Example: “Jules Verne’s ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ is a classic ship-based novel.”
5. Metaphor: A figurative comparison using the image of a ship. Example: “Life is a journey, and we’re all passengers on the same ship.”

Verb

1. To transport by sea or air. Example: “The ship will depart tomorrow for its maiden voyage.”
2. To convey or send (information, goods, etc.) via a ship. Example: “The company shipped thousands of boxes of products to their customers.”

Noun (informal)

1. Team or group: A metaphorical term for a collection of individuals working together. Example: “We’re all in the same boat; let’s row together to reach our goal.”

Phrases

• “Embark on a ship” to start a journey by sea or air.
• “Ship something” to send or transport it by sea or air.
• “Be on board a ship” to be aboard a vessel during a trip.
• “Sail the seas” to navigate and explore the oceans.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The ship’s crew was well-trained and ready for any challenge.”
• Verb: “The package was shipped internationally to arrive at its destination.”
• Informal Noun: “As a team, we need to row in sync if we want to ship this project on time.”

Synonyms

• Vessel
• Boat
• Craft
• Marine vessel
• Airship
• Ocean liner
• Cargo ship
• Naval vessel
• Cruise ship

*Note: The verb form “ship” in the context of transporting or conveying is often informal or colloquial, and may not be found in standard dictionaries as a formal verb conjugation.