lightship

[ lahyt-ship ]

/ ˈlaɪtˌʃɪp /

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noun

a ship anchored in a specific location and displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships, as in avoiding dangerous areas. Abbreviation: LS

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Origin of lightship

First recorded in 1830–40; light¹ + ship¹

Words nearby lightship

light reaction, light reflex, lights, lightsaber, light-sensitive, lightship, light show, lightsome, lights out, light-struck, light table

How to use lightship in a sentence

A few minutes later, a boat was seen to push off from the sloop and make for the lightship.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Near the Sandy Hook Lightship we find the racers were under way, with whole mainsails and jackyarders set.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
Jimmy decided that he would come down on the water, which was very calm, and take a look at the lightship.
The Flying Reporter|Lewis E. (Lewis Edwin) Theiss
But the only bell in that direction would be on Hedge Fence Lightship in case her whistle has been disabled.
Blow The Man Down|Holman Day

There was a chilly wind blowing outside, and the lightship on the quicksand afar looked harassed and forlorn.
The Well-Beloved|Thomas Hardy

British Dictionary definitions for lightship

lightship

/ (ˈlaɪtˌʃɪp) /

noun

a ship equipped as a lighthouse and moored where a fixed structure would prove impracticable

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