lightship in Finnish
lightship in Finnish is majakkalaiva, majakka-alus — lightship means a ship anchored in place and showing a light to guide sailors, used where building a fixed lighthouse would be impractical.
lightship in Finnish
majakkalaiva
(nautical) A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.
majakka-alus
(nautical) A ship riding at anchor and displaying a light for the guidance of sailors, in a position where a fixed lighthouse structure would be impracticable.
What does "lightship" mean?
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noun A ship anchored in place and showing a light to guide sailors, used where building a fixed lighthouse would be impractical.
"The old lightship now sits in the harbor as a museum piece."
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lightship in a sentence
- The old lightship now sits in the harbor as a museum piece.
- Before satellite navigation, ships relied on lightships to mark dangerous shoals.
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What is "lightship" in Finnish?
"lightship" in Finnish is majakkalaiva, majakka-alus. lightship means: A ship anchored in place and showing a light to guide sailors, used where building a fixed lighthouse would be impractical.
How do you use "lightship" in a sentence?
Example: "The old lightship now sits in the harbor as a museum piece." In Finnish, "lightship" is majakkalaiva, majakka-alus.
Are there other ways to say "lightship" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "lightship": majakkalaiva, majakka-alus.
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