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Definition of Third-rate
1. Adjective. Of lesser quality than second-rate.
Similar to: Inferior
Definition of Third-rate
1. Noun. (military nautical historical) a sailing warship that can be described with the adjective "third-rate" ¹
2. Adjective. of lesser value or quality than second-rate ¹
3. Adjective. (military nautical historical) describing a British ship-of-the-line with 64 to 80 guns divided onto two gun decks. ¹
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