Glossary:Ship
From Indian River Lagoon Project
ship
A ship is any vessel or conveyance that floats on or operates on the water and is equal to or larger than 197 feet (60 meters) length overall (LOA). A ship may be used for pleasure, commercial, or residential purposes.
Word Class: noun
Pronunciation: SHip
Synonym: vessel craft
Example: A passenger ship has arrived at the West End cruise terminal in Port Canaveral, Florida.