ship of the line
Noun
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Noun
ship of the line
- (nautical, military) 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.
- (square-rigged warship) man-of-war
- (vessel superior to frigate) line of battle ship; liner
- Russian: лине́йный кора́бль
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