Airship
noun
A large aircraft that can fly in the sky by filling itself with hot air or gas.
When we looked up at the sky, we saw an airship floating above us.
Often appears as...
- dirigible airship
- military airship
noun
In literature, it could be a symbol or tool to represent fantasy, science fiction, or steampunk themes.
In his steam punk novel, the protagonist had an airship as his main mode of transportation.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft airship
- futuristic airship
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Literary
noun
A large aircraft that can fly in the sky by filling itself with hot air or gas.
When we looked up at the sky, we saw an airship floating above us.
Often appears as...
- dirigible airship
- military airship
noun
In literature, it could be a symbol or tool to represent fantasy, science fiction, or steampunk themes.
In his steam punk novel, the protagonist had an airship as his main mode of transportation.
Often appears as...
- spacecraft airship
- futuristic airship
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Technology Evolution
Airships were more common in the past; modern aircrafts like airplanes are now predominant.
Airships used to crowd the skies before airplanes became the norm.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Airships have a rich history, including use in war and exploration.
Historic airships were often used for transatlantic flights.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Characteristics
Unlike balloons, airships are powered and steerable.
The airship moved gracefully, directed by its pilot.
Pro Tip 1/3Technology Evolution
Airships were more common in the past; modern aircrafts like airplanes are now predominant.
Airships used to crowd the skies before airplanes became the norm.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Airships have a rich history, including use in war and exploration.
Historic airships were often used for transatlantic flights.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Characteristics
Unlike balloons, airships are powered and steerable.
The airship moved gracefully, directed by its pilot.
Pro Tip 1/3Technology Evolution
Airships were more common in the past; modern aircrafts like airplanes are now predominant.
Airships used to crowd the skies before airplanes became the norm.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Usage
Airships have a rich history, including use in war and exploration.
Historic airships were often used for transatlantic flights.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical Characteristics
Unlike balloons, airships are powered and steerable.
The airship moved gracefully, directed by its pilot.
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Airships PIPE I Didn't Know...
it's as simple as that no heat is required and because hydrogen in large quantities produces a lot of lift it wasn't long before people were attaching machinery to balloons to achieve a powered flight these powered balloons became known as airships originally they were hand or
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How I made the ultimate...
Star Wars and all those airships in Miyazaki's castle in the sky have used this idea of 180-degree firing gun in such cool ways so I knew I had to have boat hours in my toe so I started with something new absolutely nothing about I figured that
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Tom Shannon's...
that could be linked to orbiting camera satellites. So if we could roll the next film here. This has evolved over the years in a lot of different iterations. But this the current version of it, is a flying airship
Video examples
Airships PIPE I Didn't Know...
it's as simple as that no heat is required and because hydrogen in large quantities produces a lot of lift it wasn't long before people were attaching machinery to balloons to achieve a powered flight these powered balloons became known as airships originally they were hand or
Video examples
How I made the ultimate...
Star Wars and all those airships in Miyazaki's castle in the sky have used this idea of 180-degree firing gun in such cool ways so I knew I had to have boat hours in my toe so I started with something new absolutely nothing about I figured that
Video examples
Tom Shannon's...
that could be linked to orbiting camera satellites. So if we could roll the next film here. This has evolved over the years in a lot of different iterations. But this the current version of it, is a flying airship
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Kenneth Oppel
Canadian Author
Flying into a storm, even its outer edges, did not seem like a good idea to me. And this was no ordinary tempest. Everyone on the bridge knew what it was: the Devil's Fist, a near-eternal typhoon that migrated about the North Indian basin year-round. She was infamous, and earned her name by striking airships out of the sky.
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Kenneth Oppel
Canadian Author
One of the reasons I wrote 'Airborn' was that I'd fallen in love with the great passenger airships which flew in the '20s and '30s. Their time was short-lived. They were frail, they tended to crash; and they could never be as fast, safe and efficient as the airplanes that replaced them.
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Steve Fossett
American Aviator
I pick projects according to how fascinating they are to me, and it has resulted in a broad reach. My records are actually in five different sports: balloons, airplanes, airships, gliders, and sailboats.
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Jens Martin Skibsted
Danish Designer
The advantage of using airships in remote areas with little road infrastructure to support development is clear. Airships could ensure the delivery of humanitarian supplies to remote communities.
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Kerry Washington
American Actress
Making the unbelievable believable is different on a set with 'Fantastic Four,' where it's like, 'Wind machines! Because the airship is coming in and you're pretending to be afraid!
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Edd China
English Entertainer
I've got a design for an airship in my head, which I'm going to play around with. I've got ideas for buildings and studios and all kinds of stuff.
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Jens Martin Skibsted
Danish Designer
The cost of building large airships can be prohibitive. The entry barrier is considerable and could be a show-stopper for large-scale projects.
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Jens Martin Skibsted
Danish Designer
Airships could be part of the answer to Africa's infrastructure woes - if the financial challenges are overcome.
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Kenneth Oppel
Canadian Author
Flying into a storm, even its outer edges, did not seem like a good idea to me. And this was no ordinary tempest. Everyone on the bridge knew what it was: the Devil's Fist, a near-eternal typhoon that migrated about the North Indian basin year-round. She was infamous, and earned her name by striking airships out of the sky.
Quote examples
Kenneth Oppel
Canadian Author
One of the reasons I wrote 'Airborn' was that I'd fallen in love with the great passenger airships which flew in the '20s and '30s. Their time was short-lived. They were frail, they tended to crash; and they could never be as fast, safe and efficient as the airplanes that replaced them.
Quote examples
Steve Fossett
American Aviator
I pick projects according to how fascinating they are to me, and it has resulted in a broad reach. My records are actually in five different sports: balloons, airplanes, airships, gliders, and sailboats.
Quote examples
Jens Martin Skibsted
Danish Designer
The advantage of using airships in remote areas with little road infrastructure to support development is clear. Airships could ensure the delivery of humanitarian supplies to remote communities.
Quote examples
Kerry Washington
American Actress
Making the unbelievable believable is different on a set with 'Fantastic Four,' where it's like, 'Wind machines! Because the airship is coming in and you're pretending to be afraid!
Quote examples
Edd China
English Entertainer
I've got a design for an airship in my head, which I'm going to play around with. I've got ideas for buildings and studios and all kinds of stuff.
Quote examples
Jens Martin Skibsted
Danish Designer
The cost of building large airships can be prohibitive. The entry barrier is considerable and could be a show-stopper for large-scale projects.
Quote examples
Jens Martin Skibsted
Danish Designer
Airships could be part of the answer to Africa's infrastructure woes - if the financial challenges are overcome.
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