The difference between Dirigible and Hot-air balloon

When used as nouns, dirigible means a self-propelled airship that can be steered, whereas hot-air balloon means a balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air.

Dirigible is also adjective with the meaning: steerable.

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  1. Dirigible as a noun:

    A self-propelled airship that can be steered

  1. Dirigible as an adjective:

    steerable

  1. Hot-air balloon as a noun:

    A balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air; it carries passengers and crew in a gondola slung underneath.

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