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battleship

[ ˈbætəlˌʃɪp ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

game

A battleship is a large warship equipped with heavy guns.

Synonyms

battle cruiser, warship.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
battleship	Use when referring to a large armored warship with a main battery of large caliber guns. Typically applied in historical or naval discussions. The battleship played a crucial role during World War II The museum has a retired battleship on display
warship	Use when referring to any naval vessel that is built and primarily intended for war. It's a broad term that encompasses various types of military ships. The fleet included several types of warships A warship was spotted off the coast earlier today
battle cruiser	Use when discussing a type of capital ship that is similar to a battleship but lighter and faster, designed primarily for quick and fewer engagements. Often mentioned in naval history contexts. The battle cruiser focused on speed rather than heavily fortified armor During the early 20th century, several nations developed battle cruisers

Word

Description / Examples

battleship

Use when referring to a large armored warship with a main battery of large caliber guns. Typically applied in historical or naval discussions.

The battleship played a crucial role during World War II
The museum has a retired battleship on display

warship

Use when referring to any naval vessel that is built and primarily intended for war. It's a broad term that encompasses various types of military ships.

The fleet included several types of warships
A warship was spotted off the coast earlier today

battle cruiser

Use when discussing a type of capital ship that is similar to a battleship but lighter and faster, designed primarily for quick and fewer engagements. Often mentioned in naval history contexts.

The battle cruiser focused on speed rather than heavily fortified armor
During the early 20th century, several nations developed battle cruisers

Examples of usage

The battleship sailed into the enemy territory ready for battle.
In the game of Battleship, players try to sink each other's ships by guessing coordinates on a grid.

Translations

Translations of the word "battleship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navio de guerra

🇮🇳 युद्धपोत

🇩🇪 Schlachtschiff

🇮🇩 kapal perang

🇺🇦 лінкор

🇵🇱 pancernik

🇯🇵 戦艦

🇫🇷 cuirassé

🇪🇸 acorazado

🇹🇷 savaş gemisi

🇰🇷 전함

🇸🇦 بارجة

🇨🇿 bitevní loď

🇸🇰 bitevná loď

🇨🇳 战舰

🇸🇮 bojna ladja

🇮🇸 orrustuskip

🇰🇿 жойқын кеме

🇬🇪 საომარი გემი

🇦🇿 döyüş gəmisi

🇲🇽 acorazado

Etymology

The term battleship originated in the late 18th century to describe the largest and most heavily armed warships of their time. Battleships played a significant role in naval warfare during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with iconic examples like the HMS Dreadnought. However, the development of aircraft carriers and advancements in missile technology ultimately led to the decline of battleships in modern naval fleets.