lightship meaning

UK US /ˈlaɪtʃɪp/ 2 syllables

lightship (noun): a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable.

Definition of lightship

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

    Type of: ship

How to pronounce lightship

lightship is pronounced /ˈlaɪtʃɪp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LI · words ending in IP · 9-letter words

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