Definitions

1. noun

A container, especially one made of metal or wood, used for carrying liquids or gases, as in a ship or a bottle.

“The ship was a large vessel that sailed across the ocean.”

2. noun

A living organism, especially a plant or an animal, that is capable of transporting nutrients or substances to or from its cells or tissues.

“In the process of photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into energy for their vessels.”

3. noun

A structure or part of a structure, especially a pipe or tube, that carries a fluid or gas.

“The engineer was tasked with maintaining the vessels in the old factory’s plumbing system.”

4. noun

A group of people, especially a team or a crew, that work together to achieve a common goal.

“The rescue vessel was a team of highly trained divers and medics who were sent to save the stranded hikers.”

5. verb

To transport or carry something, especially in a ship or boat.

“The cargo was vessel to the port city in the early morning.”

6. verb

To send or dispatch a ship or aircraft to a particular place.

“The military vessel troops to the border region to provide backup.”