3 definitions found From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]: Ship \Ship\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shipped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shipping}.] 1. To put on board of a ship, or vessel of any kind, for transportation; to send by water. [1913 Webster] The timber was . . . shipped in the bay of Attalia, from whence it was by sea transported to Pelusium. --Knolles. [1913 Webster] 2. By extension, in commercial usage, to commit to any conveyance for transportation to a distance; as, to ship freight by railroad. [1913 Webster] 3. Hence, to send away; to get rid of. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] 4. To engage or secure for service on board of a ship; as, to ship seamen. [1913 Webster] 5. To receive on board ship; as, to ship a sea. [1913 Webster] 6. To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder. [1913 Webster] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: ship n : a vessel that carries passengers or freight v 1: transport commercially [syn: {transport}, {send}] 2: hire for work on a ship 3: go on board [syn: {embark}] [ant: {disembark}] 4: travel by ship 5: place on board a ship; "ship the cargo in the hold of the vessel" [also: {shipping}, {shipped}] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: shipped See {ship}
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