vessel vessel /ˈvɛsəl/

noun

1. () A craft designed for water transportation  ( watercraft , vessel )
   a craft designed for water transportation
     The captain commanded the crew on the large vessel.
   The captain commanded the crew on the large vessel.
   
   
2. () A tube in which a body fluid circulates  ( vas , vessel )
   a tube in which a body fluid circulates
   
3. An object used as a container (especially for liquids)  ( vessel )
   an object used as a container (especially for liquids)
    She filled the vessel, a container designed for liquids, with fresh lemonade.
   She filled the vessel, a container designed for liquids, with fresh lemonade.