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.