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capital ship

–noun
one of a class of the largest warships; a battleship, battle cruiser, or aircraft carrier.

Origin:
1680–90
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capital ship  
n.  A warship of the largest class, such as a battleship or an aircraft carrier.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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