ship of war
noun
Origin of ship of war
1First recorded in 1470–80
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How to use ship of war in a sentence
In her, on the 4th of July of the same year, he hoisted the first stars and stripes that had ever waved over a ship-of-war.
South American Fights and Fighters | Cyrus Townsend BradyThe massive hull of the ship-of-war, black in the cold, white rays of the moon, passed rapidly up the Elizabeth River.
The Naval History of the United States | Willis J. Abbot.The marines on a ship-of-war are men about whom most people know nothing.
Four American Naval Heroes | Mabel BeebeA boatswain on board an English ship-of-war is a more important personage than he is apt to be on board an American.
The Wing-and-Wing | J. Fenimore CooperHe, the while, with steady impetus pushed forward his armament, like a ship-of-war prow forward.
Hellenica | Xenophon
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