receiving ships

A form of receiving ship — A stationary ship for recruits for the navy.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of receiving ship
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“receiving ships.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/receiving%20ships. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “receiving ships,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/receiving%20ships.

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