Patrol Ship (Noun)
Meaning
A vessel assigned to patrol an area.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patrol ship was equipped with state-of-the-art radar and sonar to detect and track enemy vessels in the area.
- The coast guard dispatched a patrol ship to investigate the reports of suspicious activity near the island.
- The patrol ship's primary mission was to enforce maritime law and prevent smuggling in the coastal waters.
- As the patrol ship approached the port, it was hailed by the harbor master and instructed to proceed to dock for inspection.
- The patrol ship's crew was comprised of experienced sailors and marines who were trained to handle a variety of situations.