Cattleship

/ˈkætəlʃɪp/ noun

A ship designed to transport livestock, especially cattle, across long distances at sea.

From cattle (livestock) + ship (vessel). Emerged in the 19th century when international trade in live animals became commercially important, particularly for transporting cattle from the Americas to Europe.

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