Ship \Ship\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shipped; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Shipping.]
   1. To put on board of a ship, or vessel of any kind, for
      transportation; to send by water.
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            The timber was . . . shipped in the bay of Attalia,
            from whence it was by sea transported to Pelusium.
                                                  --Knolles.
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   2. By extension, in commercial usage, to commit to any
      conveyance for transportation to a distance; as, to ship
      freight by railroad.
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   3. Hence, to send away; to get rid of. [Colloq.]
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   4. To engage or secure for service on board of a ship; as, to
      ship seamen.
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   5. To receive on board ship; as, to ship a sea.
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   6. To put in its place; as, to ship the tiller or rudder.
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