air·ship (âr sh p )n. A self-propelled lighter-than-air craft with directional control surfaces. Also called dirigible. |
airship [ˈɛəˌʃɪp]
n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) a lighter-than-air self-propelled craft Also called dirigible zeppelin
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  airship - a steerable self-propelled aircraftbarrage balloon - an elongated tethered balloon or blimp with cables or net suspended from it to deter enemy planes that are flying low sausage balloon, blimp, sausage - a small nonrigid airship used for observation or as a barrage balloon car, gondola - the compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant lighter-than-air craft - aircraft supported by its own buoyancy |
airship
Translations
airship [ˈɛərʃɪp] n → dirigeable m
air show airshow [ˈɛərʃəʊ] n
air show airshow [ˈɛərʃəʊ] n
(= display) → meeting m aérien
(= trade exhibition) → salon m de l'aéronautique
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