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fireship
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈfaɪə.ʃɪp/ us /ˈfaɪr.ʃɪp/
a ship containing explosives that is sailed into an enemy's ships in order to set them on fire:
This battle is famous for the use of fireships by the defending forces.
It must have been a terrifying sight to see a fleet of burning fireships heading your way.
The admiral's fireship attack caused extensive damage.
The crew remained on board the fireships until the last moment before lighting the fuses and escaping in smaller boats.
The commander had a number of ships fitted up as fireships.
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