sealift

sealift
/see"lift'/, n.
1. a system for transporting persons or cargo by ship, esp. in an emergency.
2. the act of transporting such persons or cargo.
v.t.
3. to transport (persons or cargo) by sealift.
[1955-60; SEA + (AIR)LIFT]

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