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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ship \Ship\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shipped}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Shipping}.]
1. To put on board of a ship, or vessel of any kind, for
transportation; to send by water.
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The timber was . . . shipped in the bay of Attalia,
from whence it was by sea transported to Pelusium.
--Knolles.
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2. By extension, in commercial usage, to commit to any
conveyance for transportation to a distance; as, to ship
freight by railroad.
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3. Hence, to send away; to get rid of. [Colloq.]
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4. To engage or secure for service on board of a ship; as, to
ship seamen.
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5. To receive on board ship; as, to ship a sea.
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6. To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder.
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