- gas-turbine ship
- nouna ship powered by a gas turbine• Hypernyms: ↑ship• Part Meronyms: ↑gas turbine
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Ship — A ship IPA|/ʃɪp/ audio|en us ship.ogg|Audio (US) is a large vessel that floats on water. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size. Ships may be found on lakes, seas, and rivers and they allow for a variety of activities, such as … Wikipedia
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