English Explanatory Dictionary

gunship

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  2. An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
  3. A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles

Pronunciation

/ˈɡʌnʃɪp/

Word forms

gunship gunships

Etymology

From gun + ship.

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