Definitions for Lightship
ˈlaɪtˌʃɪplight·ship

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1. lightshipnoun

   a ship equipped like a lighthouse and anchored where a permanent lighthouse would be impracticable

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1. lightshipnoun

   A ship equipped with a very large lamp; it can be positioned to warn off other ships from dangerous locations, as a sort of portable lighthouse.

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1. lightship

   A lightship is a large, anchored ship that has a powerful light on it, used to serve as a navigational aid, similar to a lighthouse. It is specifically designed for this function and is typically stationed where constructing a lighthouse may be impractical or too expensive. It is often used in hazardous or congested areas such as shoals, banks, reefs and busy shipping channels.

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1. • Ship

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How to pronounce Lightship?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lightship in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Lightship in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Lightship
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lightship
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Lightship