freighter

noun

Definition of freighternext
as in steamship

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Recent Examples of freighter The thick ice even temporarily stranded a Canadian cargo freighter. — Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 To counter this, construction magnate turned shipbuilder Henry J. Kaiser proposed to the US government the building of a new class of seaplane bigger than anything previously conceived that would essentially be an airborne freighter. — David Szondy, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024 The freighter encountered 35-foot waves, snow and winds at 51 mph with gusts up to 66 mph. — Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024 The 50 Let Pobedy (50 Years of Victory) icebreaker was attempting to free the freighter Yamal Krechet from ice which was preventing it from reaching the port of Sabetta, in the Kara Sea, according to an expert. — Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freighter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freighter
  1. steamship
  2. tanker
  3. barge
  4. warship
  5. steamer
  6. merchantman
  7. ferryboat
  8. trader
Noun
  • The Titanic was a luxury steamship that sank on April 15, 1912, off the coast of Newfoundland after sideswiping an iceberg during its maiden voyage.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Way back in 1880, Thomas Edison used one of his electric dynamos, which generated direct current, to power the lighting on the steamship SS Columbia.
    — Chun-Lien Su, IEEE Spectrum, 29 July 2019
Definition of steamship
Noun
  • The Russian captain of a cargo ship that crashed into a U.S. fuel tanker in the North Sea, appeared in a British court where he was charged with manslaughter and gross negligence.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Russian remanded in fatal sea collision LONDON -- The Russian captain of a cargo ship that collided with a U.S. tanker last week appeared in a U.K. court Saturday where he was remanded in custody over the death of a crew member, who is missing and presumed dead.
    — Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of tanker
Noun
  • Others were structures not intended for residential use but which had been cleverly repurposed, such as an industrial barge turned houseboat in Paris.
    — Amy Astley, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Naval News reported that the ships could potentially link up with a landing barge's stern, enabling the rapid transfer of tanks and other vehicles.
    — Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of barge
Noun
  • It is designed with advanced stealth technology, combat command systems and firepower integration, the Chinese state media said, enhancing the warship's performance.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The second pitfall would be to imitate U.S. policy in recent decades, and spend vast sums on limited numbers of high-tech weapons platforms like fighter aircraft, battle tanks, and warships.
    — Anatol Lieven, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of warship
Noun
  • Lavender bath and shower bombs: $5.87 Image 1 of 2 (Walmart) Throwing a bath bomb or shower steamer in your bath or shower is the perfect way to relax after a long day.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • There are also non-coffee drinks such as a chai latte, Italian soda, steamers and a fruit smoothie.
    — Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of steamer
Noun
  • 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
Definition of merchantman
Noun
  • This is the quartet’s 10th season aboard the 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley.
    — Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego seeks volunteers The nonprofit Maritime Museum of San Diego starts the next Docent Volunteer Training Program for newcomers Jan. 21 at the museum on the upper deck of the ferryboat Berkeley.
    — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of ferryboat
Noun
  • While few investors are in Musk’s shoes, many retail traders and institutional funds with outsized Tesla positions have experienced significant losses on paper.
    — Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The New York Times reported that traders are now expecting around three rate cuts before the end of 2025 via CME FedWatch.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of trader

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