ship of the line of battle en · NOUN
Etymology
ship + line of battle. From being a warship capable of surviving and fighting within the line of battle.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A liner, battleship, ship-of-the-line, line of battle ship.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ship-of-the-line-of-battle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ships of the lines of battle | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ships of the lines of battles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| ships of the line of battle | Number=Plur | lexicographic |