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Definition of Ship of the line
1. Noun. A warship intended for combat.
Exact synonyms: Man-of-war
Specialized synonyms: Sailing Warship
Generic synonyms: Combat Ship, War Vessel, Warship
Specialized synonyms: Sailing Warship
Generic synonyms: Combat Ship, War Vessel, Warship
Definition of Ship of the line
1. Noun. (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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com