Meaning & Definition of word "Vessel"
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Vessel
/ˈvɛsl/
noun:
- 1. A container, especially one used for holding liquids.
- Example: She poured the water into the glass vessel on the table.
- 2. A large ship or boat.
- Example: The vessel set sail early in the morning, bound for the distant shore.
- 3. A tube or duct in the body that carries fluids such as blood.
- Example: The surgeon carefully repaired the damaged blood vessel.
- 4. A person who embodies a specific quality or idea.
- Example: He was considered a vessel of hope for the community during tough times.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French ‘vessel’, from Latin ‘vascellum’, diminutive of ‘vas’ meaning container.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vessel of emotion:
A person who displays or embodies strong feelings.
vessel for change:
An agent or means through which change occurs.
Related Words
ship:
A large vessel for transporting goods or passengers.
container:
An object that can hold something else.
artery:
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.
Slang Meanings of vessel
Meaning: A term used to describe a person who is heavily intoxicated.
Example Sentence: He's so drunk he can barely stand; he's a total vessel right now.
Meaning: A derogatory term for someone who lacks depth or intelligence.
Example Sentence: Don't be such a vessel, think for yourself!