Man-of-war (Noun)
Meaning 1
A warship intended for combat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The admiral stood proudly on the deck of his man-of-war, a formidable opponent in any sea battle.
- The Spanish galleon, a classic man-of-war of its time, had been restored to its former glory in the shipyard.
- In the age of sailing vessels, the man-of-war was the ultimate symbol of a nation's naval power.
- The British warship, a sleek and modern man-of-war, sliced through the choppy waters with ease.
- Historians often romanticize the man-of-war, but life on these warships was brutal and unforgiving.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.