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Meaning of Q-ship | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A merchant ship with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks.

historical

Examples

“Q-ships were usually armed with one 4-inch and two 12-pounder guns. These were hidden behind hinged bulwarks, inside false superstructures and false deck cargoes, or under dummy lifeboats.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Q-slur Q-spoiling Q-switch Q-switching q-tip Q-tips