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lightships

The word “lightships” has 2 syllables: light-ships

It's pronounced as /ˈlaɪtˌʃɪps/

What is synonym and antonym for lightships?

In the thesaurus, “lightships” has 49 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lightships along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lightships

Antonyms for lightships

  • bulk carriers
  • cargo ships
  • container ships
  • freighters
  • merchant ships
  • passenger ships
  • tankers
  • transport vessels

Meanings of lightships

  • noun
    1. A vessel riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.

Example Sentences

  • Historic lightships once helped guide vessels through dangerous waters.
  • Several retired lightships are now open to visitors.
  • Mariners depended on lightships before modern navigation systems became common.
  • The harbor museum features exhibits about famous lightships.
  • Old photographs showed lightships anchored along the coastline.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lightships, such as: aircraft carriers, argosies, barges, barks, boats, brigantines, brigs.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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