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vessel
noun
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Divide vessel into syllables:

ves · sel

How to pronounce vessel:

Definition of vessel:

vessel (noun):
a ship or large boat
a craft designed for water transportation.
a container (such as a cask, bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something

Synonyms for vessel:

shipbowlinercraftscooterboatanchorstemwaleyacht

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