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ship

noun

  1. large buoyant watercraft
L3613 on Wikidata ↗

verb

  1. to transfer goods or services, often sending packages or products by cargo ship
L6109 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪp/ / [ˈʃʰɪp]

noun

Etymology: Clipping of relationship.

  1. A romantic pairing of two or more characters or real people, especially one imagined by fans.
  2. Clipping of relationship.

    Along the way, I have developed a few rules. When you’re seeing someone, it is only polite to hit pause on these ex-ships, or at least dial them back.

verb

Etymology: Clipping of relationship.

  1. To support or approve of a fictional romantic relationship between two characters, typically in fan fiction or other fandom contexts.

    I ship Kirk and Spock in Star Trek.

    I ship Peggy and Angie in Marvel's Agent Carter.