Alternative spelling of steamship

The strokes on a ship's bell, every half hour, to mark the passage of time. In each of the day's six watches of four hours, one bell marks the end of the first half hour, eight bells marks the end of the watch.

plural of ship war

(fandom slang) An intense and sometimes hostile disagreement between shippers of rival ships in a fandom.

To salute a passing ship with cheers from sailors stationed in the rigging.

Alternative spelling of megaship

(nautical) Interjection used to hail another ship or vessel, or to attract attention to the presence of another vessel (most probably close by)

(nautical) A seagoing vessel powered by an internal combustion engine, usually a diesel. Compare with steamship.

Alternative spelling of mistressship

(military) A merchant ship with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submarines into making surface attacks.