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ship noun 1 a large engine-propelled vessel, intended for sea travel. 2 a large sailing vessel, especially a three-masted, square-rigged sailing vessel. 3 a racing-boat. 4 any craft that floats on water. 5 a ship's crew. 6 colloq a spaceship or airship. verb (shipped, shipping) 1 to send or transport by ship. 2 to send or transport by land or air. 3 naut said of a boat: to take in (water, eg waves) over the side. 4 intrans to embark. 5 naut to bring on board a boat or ship • ship oars. 6 to fix an object in position. 7 to engage for service on board ship. when one's ship comes in or comes home when one becomes rich.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon scip.

-ship suffix, forming nouns, denoting 1 position, rank or status • lordship. 2 a period of office or rule • chairmanship. 3 a state or condition • friendship. 4 a specified type of skill • craftsmanship • scholarship. 5 a group of individuals having something in common • membership.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon -scipe.