Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mother-ship
noun
/ˈmʌðərˌʃɪp/
Definition
A large ship that serves as a base for smaller ships or vehicles.
Examples
- The research team used a mother-ship to deploy submersibles for deep sea exploration.
- In the movie, the mother-ship is where the aliens plan their attacks from.
- The fleet of fishing boats returned to the mother-ship after a long day at sea.
Meaning
The term ‘mother-ship’ refers to a larger vessel that supports or carries smaller boats, aircraft, or missions.
Synonyms
- parent ship
- carrier ship
- support vessel
