Dress Ship (Verb)
Meaning
Decorate a ship with flags.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The crew began to dress ship as it prepared to enter the harbor for a special celebration.
- The naval officers ordered the sailors to dress ship ahead of the scheduled visit from the admiral.
- Dress ship was the command given to the crew as they readied the vessel to represent their country in the international maritime festival.
- As a tradition, the sailors would dress ship on national holidays to display their national pride.
- The captain decided to dress ship as the vessel approached the lighthouse to signal a special ceremony was underway.