ship of the line

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Noun ship of the line has 1 sense

man-of-war, ship of the line - a warship intended for combat
--₁ is a kind of warship, war vessel, combat ship

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Ship of the line

Noun:

A large warship of the late 17th to early 19th centuries, with several decks of guns.
(figuratively) A powerful or influential group, organization, or entity.

Example Sentences:

The ship of the line was a formidable vessel, armed with a battery of cannons on each side.
The company became a ship of the line in the technology industry, dominating its competitors.

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