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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A flying transport that drops troops or equipment onto a planet, etc.

   "I'm sending down five more dropships, combat EMVs, and a thopter gunship."

Verb

1. 1
   Alternative form of drop ship. alt-of, alternative

Example

More examples

"I'm sending down five more dropships, combat EMVs, and a thopter gunship."

Etymology

From drop + ship.

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