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ship of the line

DEFINITIONS OF: ship of the line

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n a warship intended for combat

Synonyms:
man-of-war
Examples:
Old Ironsides
a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
Types:
sailing warship
a warship that was powered by sails and equipped with many heavy guns; not built after the middle of the 19th century
Type of:
combat ship, war vessel, warship
a government ship that is available for waging war
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