Dictionary Entry
lightship
Part of SpeechnounA vessel riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.
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Common Phrases
. lightshipbaskets lightshipoff lightshiplightship nantucketlightship ambroselightship shoalslightship reeflightship goodwin
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