Ship of the line

noun

Definitions

1.nounA large square-rigged warship large enough to have a place in the line of battle. with up to 140 guns on at least two decks. A capital ship from the age of sail, superior to a frigate; usually, a seventy-four, or three-decker.

Synonyms

man-of-war line of battle liner ship-of-the-line line of battle ship battleship fleet commodore flagship private ship second-rate craft

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