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dirigible

/dɪˈrɪdʒɪbəl/ noun · British & US
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What does dirigible mean?

noun

A type of airship that is powered by engines and can be steered, typically having a rigid framework and a lighter-than-air gas, such as hydrogen or helium, inside the envelope.

Example

"The dirigible soared above the city, its engines humming as it navigated the skies."

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