ship of the line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A large square-rigged warship large enough to have a place in the line of battle, with up to 140 guns on at least two decks. A capital ship from the age of sail, superior to a frigate; usually, a seventy-four, or three-decker.

Word forms

ship of the line ships of the line ship-of-the-line

Etymology

Contraction of ship of the line of battle, a warship large enough to be in the line of battle. See also battleship, contracted from the same phrase; and line of battle ship.

Synonyms

Derived words

liner line-ship line ship lineship senior ship of the line captain senior ship-of-the-line captain ship-of-the-line captain ship of the line captain ship-of-the-line ensign ship of the line ensign ship-of-the-line ensign first class ship of the line ensign first class ship of the line ensign second class ship-of-the-line ensign second class ship-of-the-line lieutenant ship of the line lieutenant

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