Ships
/ˈʃɪps/
Definitions
- (n.) Vessels used for transporting goods or passengers by water, recognized under maritime law.
The law regulates the safety standards for all commercial ships.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of 'ship', meaning to send goods or merchandise by means of a ship or other transportation.
The company ships its products worldwide.
Forms
- ship
- shipping
- shipped
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'ships' as a noun generally refers to vessels subject to maritime regulations, while as a verb it denotes the act of transporting goods; distinctions in usage are important for precise drafting.
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