Shipping — synonyms, definition

1. shipping (Noun)

cargo ships merchant marine merchant navy merchant vessels transport transportation

shipping (Noun) — The commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials.

shipping (Noun) — Conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry.

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2. shipping (Verb)

embarking sending transporting

shipping (Verb) — Move goods commercially.

shipping (Verb) — Hire for work on a ship.

shipping (Verb) — Go on board.

shipping (Verb) — Travel by ship.

shipping (Verb) — Place on board a ship. ex. "ship the cargo in the hold of the vessel"

shipping (Verb) — Take in water over the sides of a boat.

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