'Schoolship' definitions:

Definition of 'Schoolship'

From: GCIDE
  • Schoolship \School"ship`\, n. A vessel employed as a nautical training school, in which naval apprentices receive their education at the expense of the state, and are trained for service as sailors. Also, a vessel used as a reform school to which boys are committed by the courts to be disciplined, and instructed as mariners. [1913 Webster]