lightship in Greek
lightship in Greek is καραβοφάναρο, φαρόπλοιο — 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 Greek
καραβοφάναρο
Pronounced: karavofanaro
(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.
φαρόπλοιο
Pronounced: faroploio
(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 Greek?
"lightship" in Greek is καραβοφάναρο, φαρόπλοιο. 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 pronounce καραβοφάναρο?
"lightship" in Greek is καραβοφάναρο, pronounced "karavofanaro".
How do you use "lightship" in a sentence?
Example: "The old lightship now sits in the harbor as a museum piece." In Greek, "lightship" is καραβοφάναρο, φαρόπλοιο.
Are there other ways to say "lightship" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "lightship": καραβοφάναρο, φαρόπλοιο.
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