The following three compound words end in-ship. What does each of them mean?
airship flagship lightship
Answers
Answered by
17
ANSWER :
A compound word is formed when two words are used together to form a new meaning. They can be written in 3 ways : 1. Open compounds 2. Closed compounds 3. hyphenated compounds.
AIRSHIP: It is lighter than aircraft. It floats like a balloon but it has an engine for power.It is also called dirigible balloon. Hindenburg was the most famous airship.
FLAGSHIP: It is a most important vessel in the ship carrying the flag officer or the commander of a fleet. In a fleet of ship this ship is the first , largest & fastest of all.
LIGHTSHIP: This ship acts as guide sea at sea.It also act as a lighthouse.It is a small ship and stays at one place flashing a very bright light and help ships in navigation.
HOPE THIS ANSWER WILL HELP YOU..
Similar questions