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mothership

/ˈmʌðərʃɪp/

Meanings
noun
A vessel or aircraft that serves or carries a smaller vessel or vessels that operate independently from it.

Examples :

"The aircraft carrier acted as a mothership for the fighter jets, launching and recovering them during the mission. "
vehicle military technology space nautical

Related Words

Illustration beautifully

beautifully adverb

/ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/

In a beautiful manner.

"The dancer moved beautifully across the stage. "

Illustration sentence

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

Illustration recovering

recovering verb

/rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/ /riˈkʌvərɪŋ/

To get back, to regain (a physical thing; in astronomy and navigation, sight of a thing or a signal).

"After days of inquiries, he finally recovered his lost wallet."

Illustration launching

launching verb

/ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːntʃɪŋ/

To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.

"The pitcher is launching the ball towards home plate. "

Illustration primarily

primarily adverb

/pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/

(focus) Of a primary or central nature, first and foremost

"My brother is primarily a student; he spends most of his time studying. "

Illustration definition

definition noun

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

Illustration therefore

therefore adverb

/ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/

For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.

"My friend studied hard for the test; therefore, she got a good grade. "

Illustration spacecraft

spacecraft noun

/ˈspeɪsˌkræft/

A vehicle that travels through space.

"The spacecraft carried astronauts to the International Space Station. "

Illustration suitable

suitable adjective

/ˈsuːtəbl/

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

"The new shoes are suitable for playing sports. "

Illustration motherhood

motherhood noun

/ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmə-/

The state of being a mother.

"Sarah embraced motherhood with joy when her baby was born. "

Illustration aircraft

aircraft noun

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

"The aircraft flew over the school playground during the morning assembly. "

Illustration independently

independently adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

In an independent manner.

"The student completed the project independently, researching and writing the report all by herself. "