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Captain :: Captain (n.) By courtesy, an officer actually commanding a vessel, although not having the rank of captain..

Bottle :: Bottle (n.) A hollow vessel, usually of glass or earthenware (but formerly of leather), with a narrow neck or mouth, for holding liquids..

Absorbent :: Absorbent (n.) The vessels by which the processes of absorption are carried on, as the lymphatics in animals, the extremities of the roots in plants..

Galley :: Galley (n.) A vessel propelled by oars, whether having masts and sails or not.

Cruet :: Cruet (n.) A vessel used to hold wine, oil, or water for the service of the altar..

Absorbent :: Absorbent (n.) Any substance which absorbs and neutralizes acid fluid in the stomach and bowels, as magnesia, chalk, etc.; also a substance e. g., iodine) which acts on the absorbent vessels so as to reduce enlarged and indurated parts..

Wharf :: Wharf (n.) A structure or platform of timber, masonry, iron, earth, or other material, built on the shore of a harbor, river, canal, or the like, and usually extending from the shore to deep water, so that vessels may lie close alongside to receive and discharge cargo, passengers, etc.; a quay; a pier..

Sailor :: Sailor (n.) One who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels; one who understands the practical management of ships; one of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

Vasodilator :: Vasodilator (a.) Causing dilation or relaxation of the blood vessels; as, the vasodilator nerves, stimulation of which causes dilation of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vaso-inhibitory, and vasohypotonic nerves, since their stimulation causes relaxation and rest..

Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Side by side; also, opposite; over against; on a line with the vessel's beam; -- with of..

Merchant :: Merchant (n.) A trading vessel; a merchantman.

Shoot :: Shoot (v. i.) To move ahead by force of momentum, as a sailing vessel when the helm is put hard alee..

Sheer :: Sheer (n.) The position of a vessel riding at single anchor and swinging clear of it.

Lacteal :: Lacteal (a.) Pertaining to, or containing, chyle; as, the lacteal vessels..

Capacious :: Capacious (a.) Having capacity; able to contain much; large; roomy; spacious; extended; broad; as, a capacious vessel, room, bay, or harbor..

Cable :: Cable (n.) A large, strong rope or chain, of considerable length, used to retain a vessel at anchor, and for other purposes. It is made of hemp, of steel wire, or of iron links..

Mistico :: Mistico (n.) A kind of small sailing vessel used in the Mediterranean. It is rigged partly like a xebec, and partly like a felucca..

Bockey :: Bockey (n.) A bowl or vessel made from a gourd.

Trough :: Trough (n.) A long, hollow vessel, generally for holding water or other liquid, especially one formed by excavating a log longitudinally on one side; a long tray; also, a wooden channel for conveying water, as to a mill wheel..

Sponsor :: Sponson (n.) One of the armored projections fitted with gun ports, used on modern war vessels..

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