1. plural of ship; large boats or vessels for traveling on water

1. third person singular present of ship; sends or transports goods by any method
2. third person singular present of ship; puts aboard a ship or vessel
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The harbor was filled with cargo ships from around the world.
• Cruise ships carry thousands of passengers on vacation trips.
• The company ships products to customers within 24 hours.
• Amazon ships millions of packages every day.
• The captain ships the crew aboard before departure.
• Naval ships patrol the coastline for security.
• Container ships transport goods across the ocean.