GUARD-SHIP
\ɡˈɑːdʃˈɪp], \ɡˈɑːdʃˈɪp], \ɡ_ˈɑː_d_ʃ_ˈɪ_p]\
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(Naut.) A man-of-war, stationed in a harbour to superintend marine affairs there, and inspect nightly vessels not in commission. In fleets, each ship takes the guard in turn for twenty-four hours, commencing at 9 a.m., and during her tour of duty hoisting the Union Jack at the mizzen.
By Henry Percy Smith
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