warship — a naval vessel designed for combat operations at sea
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a naval vessel designed for combat operations at sea
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- The captain's pet parrot kept shouting 'Enemy warship ahead!' even when they saw fishing boats.
- The ancient warship was equipped with the latest technology of its time.
- He built a model warship that was so detailed, visitors mistook it for a real one in photos.
warship
NOUN[/ˈwɔːrʃɪp/]
a naval vessel designed for combat operations at sea
Naval combat vessel at sea
The children imagined a warship as a giant ship prepared for battle. (WAR + SHIP → a ship built for war is a warship)
On the warship deck, through hardship he finds worship.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Warship emerged in Middle English as a compound formation combining 'war' (from Old English 'wyrre', conflict) and 'ship' (from Old English 'scip', vessel). The term specifically denoted a vessel purpose-built for maritime combat and naval warfare.
Breakdown
war (conflict, military struggle) + ship (vessel, boat) = a naval vessel designed and equipped for warfare at sea.
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📝Examples
“The captain's pet parrot kept shouting 'Enemy warship ahead!' even when they saw fishing boats.”
“The ancient warship was equipped with the latest technology of its time.”
“He built a model warship that was so detailed, visitors mistook it for a real one in photos.”
“The warship served as a symbol of the nation's maritime power.”
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