Battleship (Noun)

Meaning

Large and heavily armoured warship.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The battleship was the largest warship in the naval fleet, equipped with powerful guns and a thick steel hull.
• During World War II, the Japanese battleship Yamato was considered one of the most feared warships in the world.
• The USS Missouri, a legendary American battleship, played a significant role in the Allied victory in the Pacific.
• The German battleship Bismarck was a formidable opponent for the British Navy during the early years of the war.
• The sinking of the British battleship HMS Hood by the Bismarck in 1941 was a devastating blow to the Royal Navy.

Synonyms

• Battlewagon

Hypernyms

• War Vessel
• Combat Ship

Hyponyms

• Dreadnaught