turtle ship en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Korean 거북선 (geobukseon).
Meanings
- (historical) A Korean armored warship with iron spikes on its deck, chiefly known for being used in the Imjin War (1592—1598) against the Japanese by Admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| turtle ships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
ko 귀선 (Warship) · fr bateau tortue (Warship) · ko 거북선 (Warship) · mr कासव जहाज (Warship) · cmn 龜船 /龟船 (Warship)