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mother ship
noun
: a large ship or spaceship that sends out boats or smaller spaceships to explore, do scientific research, etc.
Full Definition of MOTHER SHIP
: a ship serving smaller craft
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First Known Use of MOTHER SHIP
1867
Rhymes with MOTHER SHIP
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