The strokes on a ship's bell, every half hour, to mark the passage of time. In each of the day's six watches of four hours, one bell marks the end of the first half hour, eight bells marks the end of the watch.

(dated, boats) One of the secret British Q-ships, also known as "decoy vessels" or "special service ships", which served as submarine decoy vessels during World War I.

Synonym of black rat

plural of ship rat

(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

A ship whose primary function is to carry passengers.

A ship that carries cargo.

(transitive) To transport (goods) by air.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of air ship

plural of hospital ship