Old Ironsides (Noun)
Meaning
A United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Old Ironsides earned the nickname due to the fact that she was able to withstand heavy cannon fire during the War of 1812 with no significant harm to her hull, literally earning the name.
- The USS Constitution, affectionately known as Old Ironsides, has been proudly maintained and restored to her original glory within the historic Boston Charlestown Navy Yard complex.
- During the War of 1812 Old Ironsides amassed 33 victorious sea engagements earning both significant status for a prominent America captain who's helped conquer dominance out the region which spread proudly
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