airship
/'eəʃip/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A steerable self-propelled aircraft: An "airship" is a type of aircraft that is lighter-than-air, filled with a gas like helium or hydrogen, and can be steered and propelled under its own power. It is characterized by its large, elongated envelope.
Usage
- The word "airship" is a countable noun. It refers to a specific vehicle.
- It is used to distinguish this type of craft from airplanes (heavier-than-air) and unsteerable balloons.
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Examples
- Noun:
- The Hindenburg was a famous German passenger airship.
- Modern companies are developing new airships for cargo transport.
- The military used airships for surveillance during the war.
Advanced Usage
- "Lighter-than-air airship": A technical phrase emphasizing the fundamental principle of its flight, distinguishing it from airplanes.
- The project focuses on building a new generation of lighter-than-air airships.
Variants and Related Words
- Dirigible (n): A synonym for "airship," often used in historical or technical contexts. It comes from the Latin , meaning "to direct" or "steer."
- The first successful dirigible was built in the late 19th century.
- Blimp (n): A non-rigid airship (one without an internal framework).
- The advertising blimp floated above the stadium.
- Zeppelin (n): A type of rigid airship, named after its German inventor, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin.
- Zeppelins were used for both passenger travel and military purposes.
Synonyms
- Dirigible: A steerable balloon; synonymous with airship.
- Lighter-than-air craft: A broader category that includes airships and balloons.
Related Phrases
- "Airship hangar": A very large building designed specifically for housing and maintaining airships.
- The old airship hangar is now a museum.
- "Airship envelope": The outer fabric covering that contains the lifting gas.
- Engineers inspected the airship envelope for any leaks.
Noun
- a steerable self-propelled aircraft