Warship: meaning, definitions and examples

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warship

 

[ ˈwɔːrʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

naval vessel

A warship is a naval vessel used by a country's military for combat or defense. It is equipped with weapons and technology to engage in warfare at sea.

Synonyms

battleship, cruiser, destroyer

Examples of usage

  • The navy deployed several warships to patrol the waters.
  • The warship fired warning shots at the approaching enemy vessel.

Translations

Translations of the word "warship" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navio de guerra

🇮🇳 युद्धपोत

🇩🇪 Kriegsschiff

🇮🇩 kapal perang

🇺🇦 військовий корабель

🇵🇱 okręt wojenny

🇯🇵 軍艦

🇫🇷 navire de guerre

🇪🇸 buque de guerra

🇹🇷 savaş gemisi

🇰🇷 전투함

🇸🇦 سفينة حربية

🇨🇿 válečná loď

🇸🇰 vojnová loď

🇨🇳 军舰

🇸🇮 vojna ladja

🇮🇸 herskip

🇰🇿 соғыс кемесі

🇬🇪 საომარი გემი

🇦🇿 hərbi gəmi

🇲🇽 buque de guerra

Word origin

The term 'warship' dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the combination of 'war' and 'ship'. Warships have played a crucial role in naval warfare throughout history, evolving from simple sailing vessels to modern, technologically advanced ships capable of engaging in combat in various environments.

See also: war, warble, warfare, warhead, warheads, warily, warlike, warlock, warmonger, warmongering, warplane, warrior, wary.