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The following three compound words end in -ship. What does each of them mean?
airship     flagship     lightship

Updated On: Jan 19, 2026
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airship: A type of aircraft that is lighter than air, usually filled with gas (like helium), and able to be steered and powered, for example a blimp or dirigible.

flagship: The main or most important ship in a fleet; more generally, the best or most important product, service or institution in a group.

lightship: A ship or boat anchored in one place and fitted with a powerful light, used as a floating lighthouse to guide other vessels.

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