airship
a self-propelled, lighter-than-air aircraft with means of controlling the direction of flight; dirigible.
Origin of airship
1- Compare blimp.
Other definitions for air-ship (2 of 2)
to send or ship via aircraft: to air-ship machine parts overseas.
Origin of air-ship
2Other words from air-ship
- air-ship·pa·ble, adjective
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How to use airship in a sentence
Witness at the present time the marvelous results attained by inventors with air ships.
How to Succeed as an Inventor | Goodwin B. Smith"You ask why our air-ships would not operate in your atmosphere," said the captain, showing pleasure at Thorndyke's enthusiasm.
The Land of the Changing Sun | William N. HarbenAir ships can do t'ings vat nodding else vas aple, und der strangeness oof it fills me mit vonder and surbrises.
Motor Matt's Daring Rescue | Stanley R. MatthewsWhen speed was required, the people of Mizora traveled altogether by air ships.
Mizora: A Prophecy | Mary E. BradleyI asked Wauna why they had not crossed in air-ships, and she said they had tried it often but had always failed.
Mizora: A Prophecy | Mary E. Bradley
British Dictionary definitions for airship
/ (ˈɛəˌʃɪp) /
a lighter-than-air self-propelled craft: Also called: dirigible, zeppelin
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