vessel
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,950 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 9,230 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a tube in which a body fluid circulates also: vas
- a craft designed for water transportation also: watercraft
- an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
vessel in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Yes, they'll inevitably founder, like a water-logged vessel, in sight of port.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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The Enchanter and his company got in, and the vessel left the island.
The Firelight Fairy Book · Henry Beston · Chapter 1
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With his finger he touched the mouth of the vessel and held out his hand.
The Winning of Barbara Worth · Harold Bell Wright · Chapter 1
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The rest of the vessel was given to freight storage and the mechanism and control compartments.
Brigands of the Moon · Ray Cummings · Chapter 1
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At this time I lamented the loss of my companions, and our misfortune in leaving the vessel.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1