lightvessel

English

Etymology

light +‎ vessel

Noun

lightvessel (plural lightvessels)

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

Synonyms

Translations
lightship — see lightship
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