vessel – Wiktionary

(nautical) Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat. [From c.1300] 1719, Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe But my hope was, that if I stood along this coast till I came to that part where the English traded, I should find some of their vessels upon their usual design of trade, that would relieve and take us in. 2012 March 1 …

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