merchant ship en · NOUN
Meanings
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A ship that is principally or (usually) entirely civilian, engaged in trade, which carries cargo, passengers, or both.
Old pirates, yes, they rob I Sold I to the merchant ships Minutes after they took I From the bottomless pit.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| merchant ships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Hypernyms
ship · watercraft · vessel
Relateds
merchant fleet · merchant marine · merchant navy · cargo vessel · merchant shipping