weather ship

A "weather ship" is a vessel dedicated to observing and reporting atmospheric conditions at sea, crucial for weather forecasting and research.

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Definition

(technical)A vessel stationed at sea to collect and transmit meteorological data for weather forecasting and research.

The weather ship transmitted crucial data that helped predict the approaching storm.

(historical)A vessel positioned windward of another, providing a tactical advantage.

During the battle, the fleet's weather ship held a strategic position to control the engagement.

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