battleships
noun/ˈbætəlˌʃɪps/
Frequency rank: #13,651 most common English word
Meaning
large, heavily armored warships equipped with powerful guns.
Example sentence
The naval commander ordered his fleet of battleships to hold their positions near the coastline.
Synonyms & related words
- warships
- vessels
- gunships
- dreadnoughts
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