US /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ UK /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/
noun Freq #18949

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A ship built and armed for fighting in war.

    Several warships were anchored in the harbour.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a ship built and armed for... combat shipwar vessel
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Word family
Forms warships

Etymology

From war + ship.

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