reship

verb

re·​ship

"+

transitive verb

: to ship again: such as

a

: to put on board of a ship a second time : transfer to another ship

reship bonded merchandise

b

: to put in place or set up again

intransitive verb

: to embark on a ship again or anew

especially : to sign again or anew for service on a ship

Word History

Etymology

re- + ship

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