Warship: meaning, definitions and examples

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warship

[ ˈwɔːrʃɪp ]

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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.