wind ship
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wind ship
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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A Reuters reporter could not find East Wind Ship Management at the address listed in the database nor find a contact elsewhere to seek comment.
From Reuters
Well, 'stead of a water ship, I'm going to make a wind ship that will go on land.
From Project Gutenberg
Her one last chance of keeping up a little longer was to wind ship herself.
From Project Gutenberg
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