What does "ship" mean?

See ship in WNW Idioms

ship over

to enlist or reenlist in the U.S. Navy

ship out

  1. to go to sea: said of a sailor or traveler
  2. to send by ship
  3. to leave, esp. because of not doing as well as expected: in shape up or ship out

the Ship

the constellation Argo

when (or if, etc.) one's ship comes in (or home)

when (or if, etc.) one becomes rich

See ship in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

tight ship

A well-managed and efficient business, household, or organization: We run a tight ship.

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