fire·ship
| \ ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌship
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Definition of fireship
: a ship carrying combustibles or explosives sent burning among the enemy's ships or works to set them on fire
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“Fireship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireship. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of fireship was in 1626
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