merchantman

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Noun merchantman has 1 sense

bottom, freighter, merchantman, merchant ship - a cargo ship; "they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms"
--₁ is a kind of cargo ship, cargo vessel

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Merchantman

Definition: A merchantman refers to a large and sturdy ship used primarily for trading goods and merchandise.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

A ship used for commercial trade between various ports.
A sailor or crew member working aboard a merchantman.

Sample Sentences:

The merchantman set sail from the bustling port, carrying a cargo of exotic spices.
During her voyage on the merchantman, she encountered rough seas and adverse weather conditions.
The crew members on the merchantman worked diligently to unload and load the cargo at each port of call.

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