vessel

• Ein Substantiv, das einen Behälter bezeichnet, etwa ein Schiff oder Boot für die Fortbewegung auf dem Wasser, oder einen hohlen Behälter zur Aufbewahrung von Flüssigkeiten oder anderen Stoffen.

A noun referring to a container, such as a ship, boat, or large craft used for travel on water, or a hollow container for holding liquids or other substances.

1. Ship or large boatB1formal

   A large ship or boat designed for travel on water.

   Schiff

   • The cargo vessel departed from the port at dawn.
   • A naval vessel was spotted near the coast.
   • The vessel carried passengers across the Atlantic.

   Synonymeboatcraftshipwatercraft

2. B1formal

   A hollow container used to hold liquids or other substances.

   Gefäß

   • She poured the wine into a glass vessel.
   • The laboratory uses glass vessels for experiments.
   • Ancient vessels were used to store grain and oil.

   Synonymebasinbowlcaskcontainerdrumholderjarreceptacletankvat

3. Blood vesselB2formalmedical

   A tube in the body through which blood circulates, such as an artery or vein.

   Blutgefäß

   • High blood pressure can damage blood vessels.
   • The surgeon repaired a ruptured vessel in the patient's leg.
   • Blood vessels carry oxygen throughout the body.

   Synonymeblood vessel