Phrase guide
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noun
A ship, usually permanently on station, tasked with reporting meteorological data.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: ocean station vessel
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noun
A ship to the windward of another; considered an advantage in naval warfare.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Age of Sail
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noun
an oceangoing vessel equipped to make meteorological observations
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: vessel, watercraft
History
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