S.S.

Definitions of S.S.
  1. noun
    a boat propelled by a steam engine
    synonyms: ss., stoomboot, stoomschip
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    type of:
    boot
    a small vessel for travel on water
  2. noun
    a ship powered by one or more steam engines
    synonyms: rijststomer, ss., stomer, stoomboot, stoompan, stoomschip
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    types:
    raderboot
    a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
    type of:
    kiel, schip
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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