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lightship

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Near-synonyms: lightvessel (usually synonymous), lightboat”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Lightships lightshow lightskin lightskirt lightskirts lightsman

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