Ship
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| - | # A [[water]]-[[borne]] [[vessel]] larger than a [[boat]]. | + | In modern parlance a '''ship''' has been any large [[Buoyancy|buoyant]] [[watercraft]]. Ships are generally distinguished from [[boat]]s based on size, shape and [[cargo]] or passenger capacity. Ships are used on [[lake]]s, [[sea]]s, and [[river]]s for a variety of activities, such as the [[ferry|transport of people]] or [[cargo ship|goods]], [[fishing]], [[cruise ship|entertainment]], [[Coast guard|public safety]], and [[warship|warfare]]. Historically, a "ship" was a [[sailing vessel]] with at least three [[square rig|square-rigged]] masts and a full [[bowsprit]]. |
| - | # A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an [[airship]] or [[spaceship]]. | + | |
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| *[[Ship of fools]] | *[[Ship of fools]] | ||
| + | *[[Ship of Theseus]] | ||
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In modern parlance a ship has been any large buoyant watercraft. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size, shape and cargo or passenger capacity. Ships are used on lakes, seas, and rivers for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing, entertainment, public safety, and warfare. Historically, a "ship" was a sailing vessel with at least three square-rigged masts and a full bowsprit.
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