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shipping
noun
: the act or business of sending goods to people, stores, etc.
: a group of ships
Full Definition of SHIPPING
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: the act or business of one that ships
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First Known Use of SHIPPING
14th century
SHIPPING Defined for Kids
shipping
noun ship·ping \ˈshi-piŋ\
Definition of SHIPPING for Kids
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: the act or business of a person who ships goods
2
: a group of ships in one place or belonging to one port or country
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