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cattleship

cattleship

8.7
A ship that carries cows and other farm animals
  • noun
  • /ˈkætəlˌʃɪp/
translation icon : barco de ganado
  • The port was busy as a cattleship docked to unload hundreds of cows.

Examples

  • The aging cattleship was retired due to updated maritime safety standards.

  • Strict regulations ensure animal welfare on board a cattleship.

  • The cattleship departed from the port early in the morning.

  • Many cattleships were built in the early 20th century.

  • The port was busy as a cattleship docked to unload hundreds of cows.

  • Strict regulations ensure animal welfare on board a cattleship.

  • The aging cattleship was retired due to updated maritime safety standards.

Synonyms

ship
vscattleship
1.0

A large boat that carries people or goods across the sea

is specifically for carrying farm animals rather than passengers or general cargo
cargo ship
vscattleship
26 3.0

A large ship that carries goods between ports

is focused specifically on moving farm animals rather than general goods
merchant ship
vscattleship
7 3.4

A ship that carries goods to sell

is used mainly for carrying livestock rather than general commercial goods
cargo vessel
vscattleship
4 3.4

A ship that carries goods, often in containers

is narrower referring to transport of farm animals not general cargo
cattle boat
vscattleship
1 6.7

A ship that carries many cows and other farm animals

is the same meaning but uses a different common name

Surface Forms

cattleship singular
cattleships plural

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.