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Topic: Jobs

shipment

IPA: /ˈʃɪpmənt/

KK: /ˈʃɪpmənt/

noun

Definition: A group of items or products that are sent from one place to another, usually by truck, ship, or plane.

Example: The shipment of new furniture arrived at the store yesterday.

shipowner

IPA: /ˈʃɪpˌoʊnər/

KK: /ˈʃɪpˌoʊnər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that owns a ship.

Example: The shipowner decided to invest in a new cargo vessel.

shipper

IPA: /ˈʃɪpər/

KK: /ˈʃɪpər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that sends or receives goods for transportation, or someone who supports a romantic pairing between characters in a story.

Example: The shipper arranged for the delivery of the package to the customer.

shipping

IPA: /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of transporting goods or materials, usually by sea, but can also refer to other methods of transport.

Example: The shipping of products to customers is an important part of the business.

shipwright

IPA: /ˈʃɪpˌraɪt/

KK: /ʃɪpˌraɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who builds or repairs ships, often skilled in woodworking and construction techniques specific to maritime vessels.

Example: The shipwright worked tirelessly to restore the old fishing boat to its former glory.

shipyard

IPA: /ˈʃɪp.jɑːrd/

KK: /ˈʃɪpˌjɑrd/

noun

Definition: A place where ships are constructed or fixed.

Example: The shipyard was busy with workers building a new vessel.

shirk

IPA: /ʃɜːrk/

KK: /ʃɜrk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To avoid doing something that you are supposed to do, especially work or responsibility.

Example: He tends to shirk his responsibilities when things get tough.

noun

Definition: A person who avoids doing their duties or responsibilities.

Example: He is known as a shirk who never completes his tasks on time.

transitive verb

Definition: To avoid doing something that you are supposed to do, especially a duty or responsibility.

Example: He decided to shirk his responsibilities and go out with friends instead.

shirker

IPA: /ˈʃɜːrkər/

KK: /ˈʃɜrkər/

noun

Definition: A person who avoids work or responsibility, often by being lazy or not doing what is expected of them.

Example: He is known as a shirker because he always tries to avoid his chores.

shirtmaker

IPA: //ˈʃɜːrtˌmeɪ.kər//

KK: /ˈʃɜrtˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to create or make shirts, often tailoring them to fit individual customers.

Example: The shirtmaker crafted a beautiful custom shirt for the wedding.

shoemaker

IPA: /ˈʃuːˌmeɪkər/

KK: /ˈʃuːˌmeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes or fixes shoes as their job.

Example: The shoemaker crafted a beautiful pair of leather boots.

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