Aship
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Aship is an adverb meaning (US, dated, rare) On or onto a ship.
Meaning
(US, dated, rare) On or onto a ship.
Example Sentences
then the stern line was thrown aship, and the boat was off
[…] it was certainly one of the most exciting and uncomfortable weeks I ever spent, either aship or ashore.
Synonyms for aship
Depending on context, synonyms include aboard, on board.
Antonyms for aship
Common opposites include ashore.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aboard, astream, afoul, aheap, straddle, astay.
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