zeppelin

A rigid airship having a long cylindrical body supported by internal gas cells.

A dirigible balloon of the rigid type, consisting of a cylindrical trussed and covered frame supported by internal gas cells, and provided with means of propulsion and control. It was first successfully used by Ferdinand Count von Zeppelin.

A type of large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century designed to carry passengers or bombs.

a large rigid dirigible designed to carry passengers or bombs

German inventor who designed and built the first rigid motorized dirigible (1838-1917)