sloop of war

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Noun sloop of war has 1 sense

sloop of war - a sailing or steam warship having cannons on only one deck
--₁ is a kind of warship, war vessel, combat ship

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Sloop of War

Noun

A sloop of war is a type of sailing warship with a single mast and a fore-and-aft rig. It is smaller and faster than a ship of the line, but larger than a cutter or schooner.

Sample sentence: The sloop of war glided through the rough waters, its sails billowing in the wind.

Noun

In local usage, a sloop of war refers to a specific type of warship used by a particular nation or region.

Sample sentence: The Spanish sloop of war was renowned for its maneuverability and firepower.

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