lightship

🇺🇸 /ˈlaɪtʃɪp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈlaɪtʃɪp/
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noun
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A floating structure with a bright light, used to guide ships at sea.

The lightship at the harbor entrance helped guide the large cargo ship safely into port.

translation

n. A floating structure with a bright light, used to guide ships at sea.

Word Forms

Plural lightships