guardship

1 of 2

noun (1)

guard·​ship

: guardianship

guard ship

2 of 2

noun (2)

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: a warship under way or at anchor assigned to a special administrative duty or required to maintain temporarily a higher degree of readiness than others of the squadron

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

guard entry 1 + -ship

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