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lightship

/lˈaɪtʃˌɪp/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.94 in modern English

Syllables
light-ship
IPA
/lˈaɪtʃˌɪp/
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From light (noun) + ship (noun). Cognate with Middle Low German lüchteschip (“lightship”), Dutch lichtschip (“lightship”).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

lightships (plural) light-ship (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

lighter light buoy lighthouse

Synonyms

lightvessel lightboat

Questions

How do you pronounce lightship?
The recorded pronunciation is /lˈaɪtʃˌɪp/.
What does lightship mean?
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.
Where does lightship come from?
From light (noun) + ship (noun). Cognate with Middle Low German lüchteschip (“lightship”), Dutch lichtschip (“lightship”).

How to pronounce lightship

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