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ship's company
nounC2
/ˌʃɪps ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/The entire crew serving on a particular ship, considered as a single unit.
ship's inertial navigation system
nounVery low
/ʃɪps ɪˈnɜːʃəl ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈsɪstəm/A navigation system on a ship that uses accelerometers and gyroscopes to calculate position, velocity, and orientation without external signals.
ship's papers
plural-nounLow
/ˈʃɪps ˈpeɪ.pəz/The official documents a ship must carry to prove its nationality, ownership, cargo, and compliance with laws.
ship's store
nounLow
/ˈʃɪps ˌstɔː/A retail shop located on board a ship, typically a cruise ship or naval vessel, selling goods to passengers and crew.
ship's stores
plural-nounLow (Technical/Maritime)
/ˈʃɪps stɔːz/The supplies of food, water, fuel, and other provisions necessary for the operation and maintenance of a ship and its crew during a voyage.
ship-broker
nounC1
/ˈʃɪp ˌbrəʊ.kə(r)/A person or firm that acts as an intermediary between shipowners and cargo owners (charterers) for negotiating the charter or hire of a ship.
ship-to-shore
adjectiveadverbnounC2
/ˌʃɪp tə ˈʃɔː/The connection or communication from a vessel at sea to the land.
shipboard
adjectivenounC1
/ˈʃɪp.bɔːd/Relating to, situated on, or taking place on board a ship.
shipboy
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈʃɪpˌbɔɪ/A boy employed on a ship to perform menial tasks.
shipbuilder
nounLow-medium frequency. Common in maritime contexts, historical texts, and business reporting about naval or shipping industries.
/ˈʃɪpˌbɪl.dər/A person or company that designs and constructs ships.
shipentine
nounExtremely Low / Obscure / Non-Standard
A humorous, non-standard portmanteau of 'shipping' and 'serpentine', implying a long, winding, or convoluted process related to shipping, logistics, or internet fandom activity.
shipfitter
nounVery Low Frequency
/ˈʃɪpˌfɪtə/A skilled tradesperson who constructs, assembles, and installs the structural framework and components of ships.
shipka pass
nounVery Low
/ˈʃɪp.kə pɑːs/A strategically important mountain pass in the Balkan Mountains of central Bulgaria.
shiplap
nounC1
/ˈʃɪp.læp/A type of wooden board with a rabbet (groove) cut along each edge so that adjacent boards overlap to create a flush, weather-resistant surface, commonly used for exterior siding or interior wall cladding.
shipload
nounB2/C1
/ˈʃɪp.ləʊd/An amount of goods that can fill or does fill a ship; a full cargo.
shipman
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˈʃɪpmən/A sailor, mariner, or seaman, especially one who commands or works on a ship.
shipmaster
nounLow
/ˈʃɪpˌmɑːstə(r)/A captain or master of a ship.
shipmate
nounC1
/ˈʃɪpmeɪt/A person who serves on the same ship as another, especially a fellow sailor or crew member.
shipment
nounB2
/ˈʃɪpmənt/An act or instance of sending goods, especially in large quantities, from one place to another.
shipowner
nounC1
/ˈʃɪpˌəʊnə(r)/An individual or company that owns a ship or ships.

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