"liberty ship" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-liberty ship.wav Forms: liberty ships [plural]
Etymology: Originally used in a speech by then U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt when the first of the ships were launched to emphasize their purpose, and then later spread. Head templates: {{en-noun}} liberty ship (plural liberty ships)
  1. (nautical) A simple, cheap cargo ship built in the United States during World War II. Wikipedia link: liberty ship Categories (topical): Nautical, Warships, World War II
    Sense id: en-liberty_ship-en-noun-GF29Gs-O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: nautical, transport

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