Warship

How it is used

A general term covering frigates, destroyers, corvettes and aircraft carriers. Navies also run support ships such as tankers and supply ships. In English a ship's name often carries a national prefix such as HMS or USS.

Example sentences

1. Visitors were allowed on board the warship during the port visit.

2. The shipyard is building two new warships for the navy.

Common collocations

• build a warship
• on board a warship
• warship design
• visiting warship

Related terms

• navyThe branch of the armed forces that operates at sea, with its warships, submarines, naval aircraft and the people who serve in them.
• frigateA medium-sized warship designed for several roles, especially protecting other ships, patrolling sea areas and taking part in multinational naval tasks.
• submarineA warship that can travel and operate under water for long periods, used for surveillance, protecting sea routes and other naval tasks.
• marinesSoldiers who serve with a navy and are trained to operate from ships and to move from the sea onto land; also the force they form.

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