passing ship
Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words
A ship that is sailing by a particular location.
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Examples (10)
- The crew was rescued by a passing ship.
- We watched a passing ship disappear over the horizon.
- A passing ship came to our aid when our boat broke down.
- From the lighthouse, we could see a passing ship in the distance.
- The sailors signaled to the passing ship for assistance.
- We waved at the passing ship, hoping they would notice us.
- The lighthouse keeper spotted a passing ship during the storm.
- A passing ship provided them with much-needed supplies.
- The children on the shore excitedly pointed at each passing ship.
- We hoped a passing ship would see our distress signals.