Definition of Old Ironsides in US English:

Old Ironsides

proper nounoʊldˈaɪərnsaɪdzoʊldˈaɪərnsaɪdz

Nickname for the frigate Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy. Launched in 1797, it defeated four British frigates in the War of 1812 and is permanently berthed at the Boston Navy Yard.

Origin

Early 19th century: conferred by her crew when, during her first battle with the British vessel Guerrière, the cannon balls glanced off her thick oak hull.

Definition of Old Ironsides in US English:

Old Ironsides

proper nounoʊldˈaɪərnsaɪdz

Nickname for the frigate Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy. Launched in 1797, it defeated four British frigates in the War of 1812 and is permanently berthed at the Boston Navy Yard.

Origin

Early 19th century: conferred by her crew when, during her first battle with the British vessel Guerrière, the cannon balls glanced off her thick oak hull.

单词	Old Ironsides
释义	Definition of Old Ironsides in US English: Old Ironsides proper nounoʊldˈaɪərnsaɪdzoʊldˈaɪərnsaɪdz Nickname for the frigate Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy. Launched in 1797, it defeated four British frigates in the War of 1812 and is permanently berthed at the Boston Navy Yard. Origin Early 19th century: conferred by her crew when, during her first battle with the British vessel Guerrière, the cannon balls glanced off her thick oak hull. Definition of Old Ironsides in US English: Old Ironsides proper nounoʊldˈaɪərnsaɪdz Nickname for the frigate Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel in the US Navy. Launched in 1797, it defeated four British frigates in the War of 1812 and is permanently berthed at the Boston Navy Yard. Origin Early 19th century: conferred by her crew when, during her first battle with the British vessel Guerrière, the cannon balls glanced off her thick oak hull.
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