vessel

/ˈvɛsəl/
noun
  1. A large boat or ship used for traveling on water.
    • The fishing vessel returned to port with a full catch.
    • The cargo vessel carried goods across the Atlantic Ocean.
    • A naval vessel patrolled the coast for any signs of trouble.
  2. A hollow container used for holding liquids, such as a cup, bowl, or bottle.
    • The laboratory used a glass vessel to mix the chemicals.
    • Ancient people stored water in clay vessels.
    • She poured the hot soup into a ceramic vessel.
  3. A tube in the body that carries blood or other fluids, such as a blood vessel.
    • The surgeon repaired a torn vessel in the patient's leg.
    • Lymph vessels help remove waste from the body's tissues.
    • High blood pressure can damage your blood vessels over time.
  4. A person who is seen as a carrier or channel for something, such as a quality, idea, or spirit.
    • She was a vessel of hope for the entire community.
    • The artist considered himself a vessel for creative inspiration.
    • In the story, the child is a vessel for ancient wisdom.