Warship: meaning, definitions and examples
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warship
[ ˈwɔːrʃɪp ]
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.