n.
Pronunciation: ' ship
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English scip; akin to Old High German skif ship
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a large seagoing vessel b : a sailing vessel having a bowsprit and usually three masts each composed of a lower mast, a topmast, and a topgallant mast
2 : BOAT especially : one propelled by power or sail
3 : a ship's crew
4 : FORTUNE 3 <when their ship comes in they'll be able to live in better style>
5 : AIRSHIP , AIRPLANE , SPACECRAFT