surface ship

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Noun surface ship has 1 sense

surface ship - a warship that operates on the surface of the water
--₁ is a kind of warship, war vessel, combat ship
Antonyms: submersible, submersible warship

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Term: Surface Ship

Definition: A surface ship refers to any type of watercraft that is designed to operate on the surface of the water, as opposed to submerged vehicles like submarines.

Senses:

Noun - Military Vessel: A surface ship in the context of the military refers to a warship or naval vessel that operates primarily on the surface of the water, such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, cruisers, or frigates.

Example Sentence: The navy deployed the latest surface ships to protect the coast.

Noun - Civilian Vessel: A surface ship can also refer to any non-military watercraft used for civilian purposes like transportation, recreation, or research.

Example Sentence: We boarded the luxurious surface ship for a relaxing cruise along the coast.

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