plural of Viking ship

(historical, nautical) A marine vessel of unique structure, used in Scandinavia from the Viking Age through the Middle Ages, and generally slender and flexible boats, with symmetrical ends with true keel.

(idiomatic) A well-organized and highly disciplined organization.

(historical) A wooden ship set alight and then sent floating into an enemy flotilla, with the aim of spreading the fire among them.

A severe inflammation of the lungs of cattle, caused by a bacterium of the genus Pasteurella, sometimes seen following the stress of transport to market under poor conditions.

(nautical) To depart from a ship, especially without permission. / (figuratively) To leave something, especially suddenly or rapidly.

plural of fire ship

(nautical) A passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience.

(nautical) Any of the most important types of warships, capable of projecting a fleet in being.

(nautical, military) A large square-rigged warship large enough to have a place in the line of battle, with up to 140 guns on at least two decks. A capital ship from the age of sail, superior to a frigate; usually, a seventy-four, or three-decker.