noun
- Plural of motorship; ships propelled by internal combustion engines rather than sails or steam.
Usage: nautical; technical
Examples
- The harbor was filled with motorships of various sizes and cargo capacities.
- Modern motorships have largely replaced traditional steamships in commercial shipping.
- Several motorships were docked at the port, loading containers for international trade.
- The company operates a fleet of motorships across the Atlantic and Pacific routes.
- Motorships are more fuel-efficient than older steam-powered vessels.