She was riding low on the water, an open vessel with no powerhouse or other cover in her.

These open vessels were a lot more vulnerable to torsion and a particular challenge for design engineers.

Other authorities, however, speak as if the Niña was only an open vessel, and the two larger were decked.

Fermentation may take place in open or closed vessels.

Chemical reactions are commonly carried out in open vessels such as beakers and test-tubes.

In open vessels the internal pressure of the system equals the external pressure, which is, as we have seen, usually the atmospheric pressure.

The open end is placed in an open vessel of mercury called a cistern.

During the Roman period open vessels, such as bowls and plates, could be produced by forming a glass sheet over a core or former.

The pinnaces were open vessels, with a dozen heavily armed men crowded into each.

This very rich dessert is made by heating sweetened milk in a large open vessel (kadhai).