Lightship
(noun)
A floating lighthouse equipped with lights and other navigational aids, used to mark a dangerous coast or a shipping lane.
Origin:
From the words light and ship.
Examples:
- The lightship helped guide ships safely through the dangerous waters of the harbor.
- The crew of the lightship lived on board for weeks at a time, tending to the lighthouse and monitoring the surrounding waters.
- The historic lightship is now a museum, showcasing the equipment and living conditions of its past crew members.
- Lightships were once an important aspect of coastal navigation, before being replaced by more advanced technology.
- In stormy weather, the lightship would rock back and forth, making it difficult for the crew to keep the lights shining steadily.