transship

See also: trans-ship

English

Alternative forms

• tranship, trans-ship

Etymology

From trans- +‎ ship.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tɹænzˈʃɪp/
• Rhymes: -ɪp

Verb

transship (third-person singular simple present transships, present participle transshipping, simple past and past participle transshipped)

1. (transitive) To transfer something from one vessel or conveyance to another for onward shipment.

   Synonym: transload

2. (intransitive, of goods) To be transferred from one vessel or conveyance to another for onward shipment.

Derived terms

• transshipment

Anagrams

• tranships