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lightship Definition

light·ship (līt′s̸hip′)

noun

a ship moored in a place dangerous or important to navigation and bearing a light or lights and foghorns, sirens, etc. by which ships are warned or guided

lightship Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • old: It is around here that the old red lightship floating pub used to be.
  • red: It is around here that the old red lightship floating pub used to be.