battleship

noun
UK: /ˈbætəlʃɪp/
US: /ˈbætəlʃɪp/

  1. A large warship with heavy armor and guns.

    1. The battleship was ready for war. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old battleship is now a museum, showing its important role in naval history. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type of game where players guess the coordinates of their opponent's ships.

    1. Let's play battleship after dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. He enjoyed the strategy of battleship and often won against his friends. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

warship dreadnought

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "battleship" in English means: A large warship with heavy armor and guns., A type of game where players guess the coordinates of their opponent's ships..

The phonetic transcription of "battleship" is /ˈbætəlʃɪp/ in British English and /ˈbætəlʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "battleship": warship, dreadnought.

Example usage of "battleship": "The battleship was ready for war.". More examples on the page.