denotes in general anything for holding liquors; such are our domestic cups, pots, &c. as also the retorts, matrasses, crucibles, &c. For the theory and construction of chemical vessels, see Chemistry, p. 108.

In anatomy, all the parts which contain or convey a fluid are called vessels; as the veins, arteries, lymphatics.

in navigation, a general name for all sorts of ships. See Ship.