Ship Chandler (Noun)
Meaning
A dealer in equipment and supplies for ships.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ship chandler on the dock provided everything from anchors to zinc anodes for the sailors.
- As a ship chandler, it was his job to stock and sell all the necessary supplies for a vessel to set sail.
- The captain visited the local ship chandler to purchase new ropes and pulleys for the ship's rigging.
- The company has been a trusted ship chandler for over a century, serving the maritime community with quality products.
- After a long voyage, the crew stopped at a ship chandler to restock their provisions and repair their gear.