land battleship en · NOUN
Etymology
From being a vehicle akin to an battleship (“an armored warship”) on land.
Meanings
- (archaic, qualifier:19th century to pre-WWI) An armored combat vehicle; a tank.
- (archaic) A superheavy tank; a supertank.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| land battleships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
landship · landship · land cruiser · land cruiser · land ironclad