warship

B2 Topic:Maritime & Sailing

US /ˈwɔɹˌʃɪp/ UK /ˈwɔːˌʃɪp/ See IPA manual

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Meanings

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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

More man-of-warwarcraft

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Forms warships

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Phrases (1)

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sailing warship
a military vessel powered by sails and equipped with guns

Noun + noun

Etymology

From war + ship.

Topics

Maritime & Sailing Transportation

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