battleship
noun
bat·tle·ship
ˈba-tᵊl-ˌship 
: a warship of the largest and most heavily armed and armored class
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Interestingly, the debate on tanks versus drones today echoes the one on battleships versus airplanes a century ago.
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Lorenz Meier, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
Suppose that during the crisis the United States decides to send aircraft carriers, battleships, bombers, and fighters to the region to defend itself and its allies.
—Ilan Goldenberg, Foreign Affairs, 4 June 2019
Out on the open ocean, naval conflicts would continue to be settled by fleet actions of armored battleships engaging each other with big guns.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
In New York City, Madonna attended a dance gala, Cyndi Lauper partied on a battleship and Tom Selleck celebrated the premiere of his new film.
—John Russell, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lorenz Meier, TIME, 13 Aug. 2024
Suppose that during the crisis the United States decides to send aircraft carriers, battleships, bombers, and fighters to the region to defend itself and its allies.
—Ilan Goldenberg, Foreign Affairs, 4 June 2019
Out on the open ocean, naval conflicts would continue to be settled by fleet actions of armored battleships engaging each other with big guns.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
In New York City, Madonna attended a dance gala, Cyndi Lauper partied on a battleship and Tom Selleck celebrated the premiere of his new film.
—John Russell, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Battleship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battleship. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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battleship
noun
bat·tle·ship
ˈbat-ᵊl-ˌship
: a large warship with heavy armor and large guns
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