merchantman
1Merchantman — Mer chant*man, n.; pl. {Merchantmen}. [1913 Webster] 1. A merchant. [Obs.] Matt. xiii. 45. [1913 Webster] 2. A trading vessel; a ship employed in the transportation of goods, as, distinguished from a man of war. [1913 Webster] …
2merchantman — /merchantman/ A ship or vessel employed in foreign or domestic commerce or in the merchant service …
3merchantman — /merchantman/ A ship or vessel employed in foreign or domestic commerce or in the merchant service …
4merchantman — ► NOUN ▪ a ship conveying merchandise …
5merchantman — [mʉr′chəntmən] n. pl. merchantmen [mʉr′chəntmən] 1. a ship used in commerce 2. Archaic a merchant …
6Merchantman — A merchantman is any non naval vessel, including Tankers, freighters, or cargo ships, but not troopships. Merchantman may refer to: ST Merchantman, a tug in service with United Towing Co Ltd from 1946 to 1962 The freighter conversion of the… …
7merchantman — noun Date: 15th century 1. archaic merchant 2. a ship used in commerce …
8merchantman — /merr cheuhnt meuhn/, n., pl. merchantmen. a trading ship. Also called merchant ship, merchant vessel. [1520 30; MERCHANT + MAN] * * * …
9merchantman — noun a cargo ship engaged in commercial activities, as opposed to a warship …
10merchantman — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. galleon, steamship, freighter, commercial vessel; see boat , ship …