battleships
word · lemma: battleship
Definition
Large, heavily armed warships, especially used in the past during major naval battles. 'Battleships' often refers to both the military ships and a classic board game.
Usage & Nuances
'Battleships' usually refers to military ships from the 19th and early 20th centuries; modern navies use aircraft carriers and destroyers instead. Common in history, military, and in the phrase 'play Battleships' (the board game).
Example Sentences
The navy had many battleships during the war.
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We played battleships last night with my family.
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Old battleships can be seen in the museum.
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Many famous naval battles were fought with massive battleships.
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My brother always tries to sink my battleships first when we play.
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The era of giant battleships ended after World War II.
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