TechnologyAugust 16, 2026
transship
trans-SHIP
Definition
To transfer goods from one vessel or transportation vehicle to another while in transit to a final destination.
Etymology
Formed from the prefix 'trans-' (across or beyond) and the verb 'ship' (to transport by sea or other vehicle), it entered the English language in the early 19th century to describe the movement of cargo between carriers.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the process of shipping election infrastructure hardware between different companies or locations, which the intelligence community flagged as a potential supply chain vulnerability.
CISA warnings expose America’s election security gaps
Read the full article ↗Washington Times