What does dirigible mean?
Dirigible means (aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered..
Dirigible
/ˈdɪɹɪd͡ʒəbəl/ · noun
Meaning
(aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered..
Definitions by Sense
- (aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.
- steerable
Example Sentences
Do you know, Louis, of any great secret military camp where a surprise fleet of dirigibles and flying machines of a new and terrible pattern is being formed by a far-seeing Government as a reserve against the day of Armageddon?
On the opposite wall, the R101 tragedy is recalled by the airship's tattered ensign in a glass case, a plaque from the Royal Airship Works and a photograph of the dirigible at her moorings.
People had time to think up some questions, including reporters who shouted “Are you going to shoot down the balloon?” at President Biden shortly before the dirigible came down.
Synonyms for dirigible
Antonyms for dirigible
Related Words
Word Forms
- dirigibles
- more dirigible
- most dirigible
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dirigible?
Common synonyms include airship.
What is the opposite of dirigible?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dirigible in a sentence?
Do you know, Louis, of any great secret military camp where a surprise fleet of dirigibles and flying machines of a new and terrible pattern is being formed by a far-seeing Government as a reserve against the day of Armageddon?
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