man-of-war

🇺🇸 /ˌmæn əv ˈwɔːr/ 🇬🇧 /ˌmæn əv ˈwɔː(r)/
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a large ship used for fighting in the past

The man-of-war was a formidable presence on the high seas.

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n. a large ship used for fighting in the past

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Plural men-of-war