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motor ship
noun[ C ]
(alsomotorship)uk /ˈməʊ.tə ˌʃɪp/ us /ˈmoʊ.t̬ɚ ˌʃɪp/
a ship that is driven by an engine:
Some companies were unwilling to adapt to the rise of the motor ship.
After sailing for several weeks, the motor ship arrived in Japan.
The shipment was transported in a Norwegian motorship.
Britain was slower to adopt the motorship than some other countries.
Motor ships replaced sailing ships, so goods could be transported more quickly.
He spent his whole working life on board motor ships.
The engine in a motor ship is usually towards the back of the vessel.
Motor ships gave off little smoke, so were more difficult for the enemy to spot.
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