Ship
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005219
A large watercraft designed for extended voyages on the sea, capable of carrying cargo, passengers, or military equipment. Ships are typically distinguished from boats by their size, complexity, and ability to operate independently in open ocean conditions. They are classified by their purpose, such as cargo ships, tankers, or warships.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005219 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Marine and shipyard |
| Synonyms | keel |
| See also | Keel |
| Translations | German: Schiff; Spanish: buque; French: navire |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005219",
"term": "Ship",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A large watercraft designed for extended voyages on the sea, capable of carrying cargo, passengers, or military equipment. Ships are typically distinguished from boats by their size, complexity, and ability to operate independently in open ocean conditions. They are classified by their purpose, such as cargo ships, tankers, or warships.",
"synonyms": [
"keel"
],
"subject": "Marine and shipyard",
"see_also": [
"keel"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Schiff",
"es": "buque",
"fr": "navire"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ship/"
}
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