vessel

• Nom désignant un récipient creux destiné à contenir des liquides ou d'autres substances, ou un grand bateau ou navire conçu pour naviguer sur l'eau.

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.

   Navire

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

   Synonymesboatcraftshipwatercraft

2. B1formal

   A hollow container used to hold liquids or other substances.

   Récipient

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

   Synonymesbasinbowlcaskcontainerdrumholderjarreceptacletankvat

3. Blood vesselB2formalmedical

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

   Vaisseau sanguin

   • 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.

   Synonymesblood vessel