What is another word for guard ship?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːd ʃˈɪp] (IPA) 
A guard ship is a vessel that is responsible for the protection of a particular area or group of ships. There are several synonyms for guard ship, such as patrol ship, sentinel ship, watch ship, coastguard ship, and surveillance ship. Patrol ship refers to a vessel that is responsible for keeping watch over a particular area, while sentinel ship indicates a vessel that stands guard against potential threats or dangers. Watch ship is also used to refer to a vessel that is keeping watch. Coastguard ship is a term for a vessel that is tasked with protecting coastal waters from danger and surveillance ship refers to a ship used for reconnaissance missions.
