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fire ship

 

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Noun fire ship has 1 sense
  1. fire ship - a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships
    --1 is a kind of
    weapon, arm, weapon system

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Definition:

A fire ship is a vessel filled with combustible materials that is set on fire and steered into an enemy ship or harbor to cause destruction.

Sample Sentences:

  • The navy used a fire ship as a strategic weapon to attack the enemy fleet.
  • During a daring mission, the captain and crew set sail on a fire ship to disable the enemy's harbor.
  • The fire ship quickly engulfed the enemy vessel, causing a massive explosion.

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