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单词 merchantmen
释义

merchantman

noun

mer·​chant·​man ˈmər-chənt-mən How to pronounce merchantman (audio)
1
archaic : merchant
2
: a ship used in commerce

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web These preyed upon American merchantmen who either payed tribute or showed forged British passes. Thomas Wendel, National Review, 4 July 2019 The Navy already has ships in the fleet that are former merchantmen. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 10 Jan. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

merchantmen

noun

plural of merchantman
as in warships

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • warships
  • freighters
  • traders
  • colliers
  • steamers
  • steamships
  • men-of-war
  • tankers
  • ships
  • argosies
  • ironclads
  • cruisers
  • corvettes
  • barges
  • lightships
  • destroyers
  • merchant ships
  • ferryboats
  • containerships
  • cutters
  • liners
  • aircraft carriers
  • supertankers
  • motor ships
  • transports
  • flagships
  • boats
  • superliners
  • coasters
  • men-o'-war
  • tramps
  • icebreakers
  • packets
  • vessels
  • watercrafts
  • schooners
  • keels
  • caravels
  • brigantines
  • brigs
  • yachts
  • barques
  • ketches
  • sailboats
  • windjammers
  • tall ships
  • clippers
  • barks
  • junk
  • xebecs
  • square-riggers
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