transshipped

trans·ship

[trans-ship] verb, trans·shipped, trans·ship·ping.
verb (used with object)
1.
to transfer from one ship, truck, freight car, or other conveyance to another.
verb (used without object)
2.
to change from one ship or other conveyance to another.
Also, tranship.


Origin:
1785–95; trans- + ship

trans·ship·ment, noun
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transship or tranship (trænsˈʃɪp) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -ships, -shipping, -shipped
to transfer or be transferred from one vessel or vehicle to another
 
tranship or tranship
 
vb
 
trans'shipment or tranship
 
n
 
tran'shipment or tranship
 
n

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