weather ship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of weather ship
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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However, China - which says it is weather ship blown astray - has urged "cool-headed" handling of the dispute.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2023
After graduating from Lafayette High School, Mr. Hellerman enlisted in the Coast Guard toward the end of World War II and served on a weather ship.
From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2016
A British weather ship stationed 600 miles west of Ireland reported a 230-mile wind blowing eastward at 34,000 ft.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the smoke from the rest of the squadron covered us, the enemy shifted his fire to the Gloucester which was the weather ship, and she had an uncomfortable time but was not hit.
From Time Magazine Archive
"The Graf Zeppelin is not a fair weather ship," Dr. Eckener explained.
From Time Magazine Archive
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