(intransitive) To depart, especially for a sea voyage or military assignment. / (intransitive, figuratively) To leave, get out, or resign.

plural of ship-building

plural of cable ship

(nautical) A ship that is used to transport military personnel; a troopship.

A military (naval) vessel designed for operation on the marine surface, as distinguished from a submarine or other types of vessels. Aircraft carriers are also generally excluded.

plural of space ship

(military, nautical) a sea-going military light ferry designed to assault shores that are held against them, and disembark forces directly onto the shore

plural of capital ship

The office or term of a governess.

plural of coffin ship