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troopships

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun troopship has 1 sense
  1. troopship - ship for transporting troops
    --1 is a kind of
    ship; troop carrier, troop transport

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Troopships

A troopship refers to a type of ship that is specifically designed and used for transporting military troops and equipment.

Sense 1: Popular Term

In a popular context, troopships are often associated with the transportation of soldiers during times of war or military operations.

Example Sentences:
  • Many troopships were deployed during World War II to transport soldiers across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The troopship arrived at the designated port, unloading hundreds of troops onto foreign soil.
  • He enlisted in the army and boarded a troopship bound for deployment in the war zone.

Sense 2: Local Term

In a local context, troopships can also refer to smaller vessels or boats used for transporting military personnel and supplies within a specific region or area.

Example Sentences:
  • The navy employed troopships to transport soldiers along the river during the local military exercises.
  • During the humanitarian mission, the organization utilized troopships to deliver aid to remote coastal communities.
  • The military base acquired a fleet of troopships for rapid deployment in the local area.

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