ship's chandler
- noun
- /ʃɪps ˈtʃændlər/
- Specialized
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proveedor de barcos
- For centuries, every port town had at least one ship's chandler supplying mariners with essential equipment.
Examples
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The ship's chandler delivered the ropes and canvas needed for the long voyage.
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The ship's chandler provided all the necessary supplies.
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Before setting sail, the captain stopped by the ship's chandler to restock provisions.
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Many ship's chandlers offer discounts for bulk orders.
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The ship's chandler provided the crew with new sails and ropes before their long voyage.
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After inspecting the vessel, the captain visited the ship's chandler for supplies.
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The local ship's chandler was well-known for her high-quality gear and friendly service.
Synonyms
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A person or shop that sells food, tools, and equipment for ships
A person or company that sells supplies and equipment to ships
A shop that sells equipment and supplies for boats
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
ship's + chandler
The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents: 'ship's' marks possession/association and 'chandler' denotes a supplier of ship provisions, so together they denote a supplier for a ship. Although 'chandler' is somewhat specialized vocabulary, a learner who already knows both words will readily infer the combined meaning.
Etymology
Ship's chandler comes from the old word chandler, which meant a seller of candles. Ships needed candles and many other supplies, so a ship's chandler was the shop or person who stocked ropes, sails and food, which is why today it means 'a dealer who supplies ships'.