cattleship
- noun
- /ˈkætəlˌʃɪp/
- The port was busy as a cattleship docked to unload hundreds of cows.
Examples
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The aging cattleship was retired due to updated maritime safety standards.
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Strict regulations ensure animal welfare on board a cattleship.
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The cattleship departed from the port early in the morning.
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Many cattleships were built in the early 20th century.
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The port was busy as a cattleship docked to unload hundreds of cows.
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Strict regulations ensure animal welfare on board a cattleship.
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The aging cattleship was retired due to updated maritime safety standards.
Synonyms
A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea
A large ship that carries goods between ports
A ship that carries goods to sell
A ship that carries goods, often in containers
A ship that carries many cows and other farm animals
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word cattleship is a simple combination of cattle and ship. Cattle means 'farm animals' and ship means 'boat', so a cattleship is a boat that carries cows and other livestock.