Battleship
/ˈbætəlʃɪp/
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A large heavily armed warship.
/ˈbætəlʃɪp/
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General
A large warship
The mighty battleship sailed into the harbor.
💡 Simply: A big war ship
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The game of Battleship is a popular children's game.
How It's Used
Military History
"The battleship engaged the enemy fleet."
Games
"My favorite piece in Battleship is the aircraft carrier."
From "battle" + "ship", referring to a large warship designed for naval battles. Its origins trace back to the development of powerful, heavily armed naval vessels.
Battleships played a crucial role in naval warfare from the late 19th century through World War II, before being largely supplanted by aircraft carriers.
Memory tip
Think of a ship that engages in battles.
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