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noun
A ship that is principally or (usually) entirely civilian, engaged in trade, which carries cargo, passengers, or both.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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Synonyms: merchantman
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: ship, watercraft, vessel
noun
a cargo ship
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: bottom, freighter, merchantman
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cargo ship, cargo vessel
History
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