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dress ship

/ˈdres ʃɪp/

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/ˈdres ʃɪp/formalobsolete
  • ruТрадиционный морской термин, означающий украшение корабля флагами и вымпелами по особому случаю или в честь праздника.

A traditional nautical term meaning to decorate a ship with flags and pennants for a special occasion or celebration.

  1. Decorate a ship with flagsC1formal

    To display a ship's full set of signal flags, often for a celebration or special occasion.

    ruРасцветить судно флагами

    • The navy decided to dress ship for the national holiday.
    • All the vessels in the harbor were dressed ship for the royal visit.
    • The crew spent the morning preparing to dress ship for the ceremony.