ship in a bottle
Sealed maritime model
A ship in a bottle is a miniature model vessel displayed inside a glass bottle, assembled through the narrow neck by folding down the masts and rigging, then raising them once inside.
The craft requires considerable patience and skill.
Figuratively, something delicate, intricate, or improbably constructed: The whole operation was like a ship in a bottle—one wrong move and it falls apart.
- intricate detailingComplex, fine decorative elements
- antiquesValuable old items
- fine craftsmanshipSkillful creation of objects
- steady handsHands that don't tremble
- patienceCalm during delays
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ship in a bottleocean liner
Large scheduled passenger vessel
sailing ship · racing yacht · aircraft carrier · tugboat · submarine
ship in a bottleocean liner
Large scheduled passenger vessel
aircraft carrier · supertanker · tall ship · battleship · armada
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