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Definition of Man-of-war
1. Noun. A warship intended for combat.
Exact synonyms: Ship Of The Line
Specialized synonyms: Sailing Warship
Generic synonyms: Combat Ship, War Vessel, Warship
Specialized synonyms: Sailing Warship
Generic synonyms: Combat Ship, War Vessel, Warship
2. Noun. Large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles.
Exact synonyms: Jellyfish, Portuguese Man-of-war
Generic synonyms: Siphonophore
Group relationships: Genus Physalia, Physalia
Generic synonyms: Siphonophore
Group relationships: Genus Physalia, Physalia
Definition of Man-of-war
1. Noun. An armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails. ¹
2. Noun. The Portuguese man-of-war, a kind of jellyfish. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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