First Known Use: 1794
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battleship
noun bat·tle·ship \ˈba-təl-ˌship\
: a large ship that has many big guns and is used in fighting wars
Full Definition of BATTLESHIP
: a warship of the largest and most heavily armed and armored class
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Origin of BATTLESHIP
short for line-of-battle ship
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BATTLESHIP Defined for Kids
battleship
noun bat·tle·ship \ˈba-təl-ˌship\
Definition of BATTLESHIP for Kids
: a large warship with heavy armor and large guns
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