lightship

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈlaɪtʃɪp/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(līt′ship′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
light•ship  (līt′ship′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Nautical, Naval Termsa ship anchored in a specific location and displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships, as in avoiding dangerous areas. Abbr.: LS
  • light1 + ship 1830–40

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
lightship / ˈlaɪtˌʃɪp/
  1. a ship equipped as a lighthouse and moored where a fixed structure would prove impracticable
'lightship' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
LS - blue ribbon - lightboat

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