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light-ship

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light⋅ship

[lahyt-ship]
–noun
a ship anchored in a specific location and displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships, as in avoiding dangerous areas. Abbreviation: LS

Origin:
1830–40; light 1 + ship
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