torchship

English

Etymology

Compound of torch (“a torch drive”) +‎ ship.

Noun

torchship (plural torchships)

(science fiction) A spacecraft propelled by a torch drive (“spacecraft engine which produces thrust by nuclear fusion”).

References

Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “torchship, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

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