Battleship

/ˈbætəlʃɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A heavily armed and armored warship of a type formerly used in naval warfare.

The navy deployed a battleship to secure its maritime borders during the conflict.

A game played on a grid where players attempt to sink each other's fleet of ships.

We played a game of battleship while waiting for our flight at the airport.

A specific class of ships designed for naval warfare with significant firepower and armor.

The U.S. Navy's Iowa-class battleship was one of the largest and most powerful ever built.

The word battleship is derived from the word 'battle' and 'ship', indicating a ship designed for battle.

ship of the line

A battleship that is part of the main force of a fleet.

battleship grey

A dark grey color typically associated with naval ships.

destroyer

A fast and maneuverable long-endurance warship.

cruiser

A warship that is larger than a destroyer but smaller than a battleship.

An impressive or formidable person or thing.

That player is a battleship on the field, dominating every play.