lightship (Meaning)

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lightship (n)

a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable

lightship Sentence Examples

  1. The towering lightship guided mariners through the treacherous waters with its brilliant beacon.
  2. The old lightship, now a museum, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of lighthouse keepers.
  3. During the storm, the lightship's powerful light cut through the darkness, providing a lifeline for ships in distress.
  4. The abandoned lightship stood as a ghostly sentinel, its once-bright light now extinguished.
  5. The crew of the lightship worked tirelessly to maintain its vital role in maritime safety.
  6. The lightship marked the entrance to the harbor, a beacon for vessels seeking safe passage.
  7. The modern lightship is equipped with advanced technology, enhancing its ability to guide ships in all weather conditions.
  8. The lightship's siren sounded a warning, alerting nearby boats to hazardous conditions.
  9. The lightship's crew risked their lives to aid shipwrecked sailors in the unforgiving ocean.
  10. The lightship served as a symbol of hope and salvation for those lost at sea.

FAQs About the word lightship

a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable

cutter, steamer, tanker, liner, cruiser, keel, transport, supertanker, trader, watercraft

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The towering lightship guided mariners through the treacherous waters with its brilliant beacon.

The old lightship, now a museum, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of lighthouse keepers.

During the storm, the lightship's powerful light cut through the darkness, providing a lifeline for ships in distress.

The abandoned lightship stood as a ghostly sentinel, its once-bright light now extinguished.