Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - she

~1 pronoun (used as the subject of a v) 1 a) a woman or girl who has been mentioned already, or who the person you are talking to already knows about  (What did she say when you told her? | Why don't you ask Beth - she's got plenty of money. | I saw you talking to that girl. Who is she?) b) a female animal who has been mentioned already 2 a) used to talk about a boat or ship  (The QE docked at Portsmouth Harbour where she will spend the next few months being refurbished.) b) used to talk about a country c) used to talk about a vehicle or machine that you are very fond of ~2 n informal a female  (What a beautiful child! Is it a he or a she?)