airship

English

noun
Definitions
  • A lighter-than-air aircraft that can be propelled forward through the air as well as steered.
  • (informal) Any aircraft.
  • (Britain) The highest ranking officials of the RAF, viewed as arrogant and distant.

Etymology

Compound from English air + English ship (relationship).

Origin

English

ship

Gloss

relationship

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