ship-chandler

A ship-chandler delivers supplies to a large cargo ship at the dock.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A "ship-chandler" is a person or business that supplies provisions, equipment, and necessities to ships and their crews. This includes items such as food, ropes, paint, navigational instruments, and other maritime supplies.

Usage Examples

• (The supplier brought food and equipment to the ship.)
• (The captain obtained necessary items from the maritime supplier.)

Advanced Usage

• "to deal with a ship-chandler": to engage in the business of supplying ships.
  • The company has dealt with the same ship-chandler for decades, ensuring reliable provisioning. (The business has used the same supplier for a long time.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ship-chandlery (n): the business or shop of a ship-chandler; the goods supplied by a ship-chandler.
  • The ship-chandlery on the wharf is known for its high-quality marine paint. (The shop specialises in maritime supplies.)

Synonyms

• Marine supplier: a business that provides equipment and provisions for ships.
• Ship provisioner: a person or company that supplies food and other necessities to vessels.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms are directly associated with "ship-chandler," but the term is often used in nautical contexts to refer to essential support services for maritime operations.