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vessel
[/ˈvɛsəl/]
noun
masculine
pl: vessels / vasos
vaso
1.
A ship or large boat
The vessel sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.
O navio navegou através do Oceano Atlântico.
2.
A container, typically used for holding liquids
She poured water into a ceramic vessel.
Ela derramou água em um vaso de cerâmica.
3.
A tube or duct in the body carrying blood or other fluid
The blood vessel carries oxygen through the body.
O vaso sanguíneo transporta oxigênio pelo corpo.
Synonyms
ship
boat
container
craft
duct
tube
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vaso
Most common term for container or blood vessel
General Brazilian
navio
Used for large ships and vessels
Portugal
vaso
Standard usage for container
Portugal
embarcação
More formal term for vessel/ship
Related Idioms & Phrases
a vessel of honor
blood vessel
vessel of wrath
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