lightship

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.
    — Near-synonyms: lightvessel (usually synonymous), lightboat

词形变化

lightships plural light-ship alternative

词源

From light (noun) + ship (noun). Cognate with Middle Low German lüchteschip (“lightship”), Dutch lichtschip (“lightship”).
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