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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.”