battleship
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/ˈbætəlˌʃɪp/
large armored warship
Etymology
Etymology Information
'battleship' originates from the English words 'battle' and 'ship', where 'battle' meant 'combat' and 'ship' referred to a large vessel.
Historical Evolution
'battleship' evolved from the term 'line-of-battle ship', which was used in the 17th century to describe ships that were part of a naval battle line.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any ship used in battle, but over time it evolved to specifically mean a large armored warship.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large armored warship with a main battery consisting of heavy caliber guns.
The battleship was deployed to the Pacific Ocean.
Synonyms
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