steamship line
Definition
- Noun:
- A company operating a fleet of steamships: A steamship line is a commercial organization responsible for managing and running a scheduled service of steamships, typically for transporting cargo or passengers along specific routes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The famous steamship line announced new transatlantic voyages.
- He booked passage with a reputable steamship line.
- The cargo was shipped via a major Pacific steamship line.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term "steamship line" is strongly associated with the 19th and early 20th centuries, the era when steam-powered vessels dominated long-distance sea travel and freight. It implies a scheduled, regular service.
- The museum exhibit detailed the history of the Cunard steamship line.
Variants and Related Words
- Shipping line: A more modern and general term for a company operating vessels, not necessarily steam-powered.
- Steamship company: A near-synonymous phrase for a steamship line.
- Packet ship / Packet line: An earlier term for vessels (often sailing ships, later steamships) carrying mail, cargo, and passengers on a regular schedule.
Synonyms
- Steamship company
- Shipping company (in historical context)
- Packet line (historically)
Related Phrases
- To be in the employ of a steamship line: To work for such a company.
- His grandfather was a captain in the employ of a great steamship line.
Noun
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a line responsible for the operation of a fleet of steamships
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