# research ship

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɹɪˌsɜːt͡ʃ ˈʃɪp/

## Definitions
1. A ship that is designed and used for research.

## Etymology
From research (noun) + ship (noun).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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