Man-of-war
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmæn.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Man-of-war is a noun meaning (military, archaic except humorous) A man whose occupation is fighting in wars; a soldier, a warrior.
Meaning
(military, archaic except humorous) A man whose occupation is fighting in wars; a soldier, a warrior.
More Meanings
- (military, nautical, chiefly historical) A powerful armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails; a warship.
- Senses relating to animals.
Example Sentences
The LORDE is the right man of warre, LORDE is his name. The charettes of Pharaor his power, hath he caſt in to the ſee.
[T]he distinguished man of war, and worshipful scholar, Master Bloxham, was now promoted to take the tolls, and catch all the rebels around our part.
[W]e ventured up to the mouth of the inner harbour, […] the entrance of the harbour blocked up by ſeveral old galleons and tvvo men of vvar that the enemy had ſunk in the channel.
[W]e cannot be ſecure, vvhile ſuch huge Fleets of Men of VVar, both Spaniſh, French, Dutch, and Dunkirkeers, ſome of them laden vvith Ammunition, Men, Arms, and Armies, do daily ſail on our Seas, and confront the Kings Chambers; […]
Synonyms for man-of-war
Depending on context, synonyms include warcraft, warship, jellyfish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jellyfish, warrior, fighter, warfarer, warmaker, waterman.
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