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Synonyms for light-ship

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.

    Near-synonyms: lightvessel (usually synonymous), lightboat

Related words

Is a kind of
ship vessel light aid
Other spellings
lightship

Forms

Plural
light-ships → lightvessels, lightboats…

By length

9 letters
lightboat
11 letters
lightvessel