ship-of-the-line

A form of ship of the line — A 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.

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Meanings

nounship-of-the-line (plural ships-of-the-line)

plural ships-of-the-line

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of ship of the line.
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