ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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