suitable vessel

collocation in English

meaningsofsuitableandvessel

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suitable
adjective
uk
/ˈsuː.tə.bəl/us
/ˈsuː.t̬ə.bəl/
acceptable or right for someone ...
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vessel
noun[C]
uk
/ˈves.əl/us
/ˈves.əl/
formal
a large boat or ...
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(Definition ofsuitableandvesselfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsuitable vessel

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These two converted frigates performs the role of flagship more economically than any othersuitablevesselcould.
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She was specially selected for this particular purpose as being the mostsuitablevessel.
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A lesssuitablevesselcould be hired, but would cost much more.
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He later transferred his flag to a moresuitablevessel, the battleship.
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The specimen is placed in asuitablevessel, evaporating dish or crucible and ignited.
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We need suitable vessels, such as heavily reinforced ro-ro ferries which can take armaments on board.
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The provision of salvage tugs is a matter for commercial salvage companies and other owners of suitable vessels.
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If the supply is not piped it must be contained in suitable vessels and renewed daily.
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Give them the tools to build their own boats, suitable vessels.
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I did send the destroyers, because they were; suitable vessels.
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The monitors were stationed in this position as being the most suitable vessels to support the patrols, and prevent enemy mine-sweeping.
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The expected availability of suitable vessels, taking into account the principles of adaptability and sustainability, will allow us to meet only a fraction of the needs with this short-term measure.
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We consider that the quickest way to provide suitable vessels will be by way of conversion, which has been mentioned today, rather than by new construction.
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