shiphandling

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noun

The art or work of maneuvering a ship.

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Meanings

nounshiphandling (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe art or work of maneuvering a ship.

Origin

From ship + handling.

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Cite this entry
APA

shiphandling. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shiphandling

MLA

“shiphandling.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shiphandling. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shiphandling,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shiphandling.

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