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Airships

Verb / ˈeˌrʃɪps / Another word for airships — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Airships are large, self-propelled aircraft that are lifted and sustained by gas, such as helium or hydrogen.

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Example sentences

  1. The airships sailed across the sky.
  2. The airships were used for transportation and surveillance.
  3. The Hindenburg was a famous airship that caught on fire.
  4. Airships can be used for advertising and tourism.
  5. The military used airships for reconnaissance during World War I.

Quotes

  • 'I have often thought that if photography were difficult in the true sense of the term - meaning that the creation of a simple photograph would entail as much time and effort as the production of a good watercolor or etching - there would be a vast improvement in total output. The sheer ease with which we can produce a superficial image often leads to creative disaster.' - Ansel Adams
  • 'Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.' - H.G. Wells
  • 'I watched the sky a long time, concluding that such beauty was reserved for distant places and dreamers.' - Aberjhani

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