battleship
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbætəɫˌʃɪp// UK //bˈætəlʃˌɪp// bat·tle·ship
n. a very large and powerful ship used in wars. These ships have thick metal sides for protection and carry many big guns.
n. a large, heavily armoured warship equipped with a main battery of heavy-calibre guns. Historically significant in naval warfare from the late 19th century through World War II.
The old battleship is now a museum in the harbor.
During the early 20th century, a nation's global power was often measured by the size of its battleship fleet.
The era of the battleship effectively ended with the rise of the aircraft carrier, which could strike targets from distances far exceeding the range of even the largest naval guns.
From battle + ship; shortened from line-of-battle ship, attested 1794.