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megaship

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

a very large ship; a ship that is among the world's largest

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 2000, Leigh B. Boske, "Policy Research Project on Transportation in the Americas" in "Transportation in the Americas: its role in international trade, economic integration, and sustainable development" "The cost structure of a megaship has characteristics associated with economies of scale because fixed costs are extremely high and marginal costs are low. Megaships' reduce transport costs on the margin because they are able to ship [...] "

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History

Etymology

From mega- + ship.