English Explanatory Dictionary

ship of the line of battle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A liner, battleship, ship-of-the-line, line of battle ship.

Word forms

ship of the line of battle ships of the lines of battles ships of the lines of battle ships of the line of battle ship-of-the-line-of-battle

Etymology

ship + line of battle. From being a warship capable of surviving and fighting within the line of battle.

Derived words

ship of the line ship-of-the-line
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