lightships

[US]/ˈlaɪtʃɪp/
[UK]/ˈlaɪtʃɪp/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a ship equipped with a light to serve as a navigational aid; a vessel anchored in dangerous waters for navigation purposes

Phrases & Collocations

lightship station

lightship service

lightship buoy

lightship crew

lightship design

lightship operations

lightship navigation

lightship signals

lightship exhibition

lightship technology

Example Sentences

the lightship guided the ships safely through the fog.

many sailors rely on the lightship for navigation.

the lightship was stationed at the entrance of the harbor.

during storms, the lightship plays a crucial role.

they painted the lightship in bright colors for visibility.

the crew on the lightship works around the clock.

lightships are often equipped with powerful beacons.

in maritime history, lightships have been essential.

we visited the old lightship that is now a museum.

the lightship's signal can be seen from miles away.

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