battleship
noun
bat·tle·ship
ˈba-tᵊl-ˌship 
: a warship of the largest and most heavily armed and armored class
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Analysts said its loss struck hard at the heart of the Russian navy as well as national pride, comparable to the US Navy losing a battleship during World War II or an aircraft carrier today.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Generally, a full freezer can be without power for two days and keep its contents from being bacteria battleships.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The battleship of a desk is bare except for a lamp that might not be plugged in and a gold plaque that reads FOR THE PEOPLE.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Why was Cher singing about time travel on a battleship in a fishnet bodysuit?
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Generally, a full freezer can be without power for two days and keep its contents from being bacteria battleships.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
The battleship of a desk is bare except for a lamp that might not be plugged in and a gold plaque that reads FOR THE PEOPLE.
—Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Why was Cher singing about time travel on a battleship in a fishnet bodysuit?
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
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“Battleship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battleship. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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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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