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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(nautical) A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable..
Near-synonyms: lightvessel (usually synonymous), lightboat
Use lightship when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Lightship means (nautical) A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable..
Common synonyms include lightvessel, lightboat.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Near-synonyms: lightvessel (usually synonymous), lightboat
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