- To put on board of a ship, or vessel of any kind, for transportation; to send by water.The timber was . . . shipped in the bay of Attalia, from whence it was by sea transported to Pelusium.
- By extension, in commercial usage, to commit to any conveyance for transportation to a distance; as, to ship freight by railroad.
- Hence, to send away; to get rid of.Colloq
- To engage or secure for service on board of a ship; as, to ship seamen.
- To receive on board ship; as, to ship a sea.
- To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder.
