fire ship

/ˌfaɪər ʃɪp/
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Other forms: fire ships

Definitions of fire ship
  1. noun
    a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives that is set adrift to destroy enemy ships
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    type of:
    arm, weapon, weapon system
    any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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