alongships
|a-long-ships|
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/əˈlɔŋʃɪps/
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/əˈlɒŋʃɪps/
lengthwise on a ship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alongships' originates from the combination of 'along' and 'ships', where 'along' meant 'in a line with' and 'ships' referred to 'vessels'.
Historical Evolution
'along' combined with 'ships' in nautical contexts to describe orientation along the length of a vessel.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in line with ships', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'situated or extending along the length of a ship'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
situated or extending along the length of a ship.
The cargo was stored alongships to balance the vessel.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 10:51