transship

transship

See also: trans-ship

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Etymology

    From trans- + ship.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /tɹænzˈʃɪp/
    • Rhymes: -ɪp

    Verb

    transship (third-person singular simple present transships, present participle transshipping, simple past and past participle transshipped)

    1. (transitive) To transfer something from one vessel or conveyance to another for onward shipment.
      Synonym: transload
    2. (intransitive, of goods) To be transferred from one vessel or conveyance to another for onward shipment.

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