warship

[ wawr-ship ]

noun

1. a ship built or armed for combat purposes.

warship

/ ˈwɔːˌʃɪp /

noun

1. a vessel armed, armoured, and otherwise equipped for naval warfare

Word History and Origins

Origin of warship¹

First recorded in 1525–35; war ¹ + ship ¹

Example Sentences

As nervous US military hawks have pointed out, if Chancay can accommodate ultra-large container vessels, it can also handle Chinese warships.

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Iron Duke remained in contact with the pair back through the Channel and into the North Sea before handing over to a Dutch warship.

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A US carrier strike group - a major fleet of warships - is a potent symbol of American military power and a signal that it's willing to defend allies and deter enemies.

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An emboldened Kim could also draw a stronger show of support from the US – in the form of warships or even weapons - towards its allies, Seoul and Tokyo.

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The most recent was over the weekend, when the US and Canada sailed their warships through the waters.

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Related Words

• battleship
• corvette
• cutter
• destroyer
• frigate
• gunboat
• submarine