1. a ship or large boat
Usage: nautical
2. a container, especially one used to hold liquids
3. a tube or duct carrying blood or other fluid in the body
Usage: medical

Examples

• The cargo vessel arrived at the port early this morning.
• Several fishing vessels were anchored in the harbor.
• She poured the soup into a large ceramic vessel.
• The ancient clay vessel was discovered during the excavation.
• Blood vessels carry oxygen throughout the body.
• The doctor examined the patient’s blood vessels using ultrasound.
• The glass vessel shattered when it hit the floor.