plural vessels
1
formal
: a ship or large boat
a fishing/sailing vessel
2
technical
: a vein or artery that carries blood through the body : blood vessel
3
somewhat old-fashioned
: a hollow container for holding liquids
a drinking vessel
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“Vessel.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/vessel. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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