troopship

/ˈtruːpˌʃɪp/
noun
  1. A ship used to transport soldiers, especially during wartime.
    • The old troopship was docked in the harbor, now serving as a museum.
    • During World War II, many troopships were converted from passenger liners.
    • The troopship carried over a thousand soldiers across the Atlantic Ocean.
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