lightship: Meaning and Definition of

light•ship

Pronunciation: (līt'ship"), [key]
— n.
  1. a ship anchored in a specific location and displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships, as in avoiding dangerous areas. Abbr.: LS
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