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vessel in Malay

kapal

UK/ˈvɛsəl/

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Australia/ˈvesəl/

vessel in Malay: kapal, bot. In English, vessel means any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine.

Malay words for vessel

craft
kapal, bot

English meaning of vessel

  1. noun Any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine.
  2. noun A craft designed for transportation through air or space.
  3. noun Dishes and cutlery collectively, especially if made of precious metals.
  4. noun A container of liquid or other substance, such as a glass, goblet, cup, bottle, bowl, or pitcher.

Full definition of vessel

vessel in a sentence

  • A teacher should be a vessel of knowledge.
  • Blood and lymph vessels are found in humans; xylem and phloem vessels are found in plants.

Synonyms of vessel

vessel in other languages

Questions about vessel in Malay

What is the meaning of vessel in Malay?
Vessel in Malay is kapal, bot.
Apakah maksud vessel dalam bahasa Melayu?
Vessel: kapal, bot.
What does vessel mean in English?
Vessel means any craft designed for transportation on or in water, such as a ship, boat, or submarine.

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