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ship of the line

 
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–noun
a former sailing warship armed powerfully enough to serve in the line of battle, usually having cannons ranged along two or more decks; battleship.
Origin:
1700–10
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ship of the line  
n.   pl. ships of the line
A warship having at least two gun decks, armed powerfully enough to take a position in the line of battle.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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