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a ship built to serve as a hospital, esp. used to treat the wounded in wartime and accorded safe passage by international law.[1675-85]
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Hospital ship — Hospital Hos pi*tal, n. [OF. hospital, ospital, F. h[^o]pital, LL. hospitale (or perh. E. hospital is directly from the Late Latin), from L. hospitalis relating to a guest, hospitalia apartments for guests, fr. hospes guest. See {Host} a landlord … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hospital ship — n a ship equipped as a hospital esp one built or specifically assigned to assist the wounded, sick, and shipwrecked in time of war … Medical dictionary
Hospital ship — A hospital ship is a ship designated for primary function as a medical treatment facility or hospital; most are operated by the military forces or navies of various countries around the world, as they are intended to be used in or near war zones … Wikipedia
hospital ship — ship that is equipped with medical facilities to treat the injured and sick … English contemporary dictionary
hospital ship — noun a ship built to serve as a hospital; used for wounded in wartime • Hypernyms: ↑ship … Useful english dictionary
hospital ship — noun A large ship that is intended to serve as a mobile hospital with appropriate equipment and personnel … Wiktionary
hospital ship — noun a ship which functions as a hospital, especially to receive or take home sick or wounded military personnel … English new terms dictionary
hospital ship — /ˈhɒspɪtl ʃɪp/ (say hospitl ship) noun a ship built or specially converted for use as transport for sick and wounded in wartime …
Type 920 hospital ship — Hospital ship 866 (Daishando) Career (China) … Wikipedia
Mercy class hospital ship — USNS Mercy leaving San Diego Bay Class overview Name: Mercy class Builders … Wikipedia
