Question
English Question on We're not afraid to Die if we can all be together
The following three compound words end in -ship. What does each of them mean?
airship flagship lightship
Answer
Airship: It is a self-propelled lighter-than-air aircraft with the means of controlling the direction of the flight.
Flagship: It is a ship carrying the flag officer or the commander of a fleet, or squadron. It displays the officer’s flag.
Lightship: It refers to a ship anchored in a specific location flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships to avoid dangerous areas.