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Definition of ship of the line in English: ship of the linenoun historical A sailing warship of the largest size, used in the line of battle. Example sentencesExamples - The basic unit of sea power was the ship of the line or battleship, mounting a minimum of 40 or 50 guns, and 100 or more, capable of taking its place in the line of battle.
- A ship of the line carried up to a thousand men, most of whom were gunners only needed in battle.
- But the harbour was not good enough for the Royal Navy with their mighty ships of the line.
- Inside, the library has something of the sober, purposeful and hand-crafted feel of a ship of the line of Nelson's time.
- Ships of sixth rate and above were of sufficient size to qualify as ships of the line in naval battle.
Definition of ship of the line in US English: ship of the linenoun historical A sailing warship of the largest size, used in the line of battle. Example sentencesExamples - A ship of the line carried up to a thousand men, most of whom were gunners only needed in battle.
- Ships of sixth rate and above were of sufficient size to qualify as ships of the line in naval battle.
- Inside, the library has something of the sober, purposeful and hand-crafted feel of a ship of the line of Nelson's time.
- But the harbour was not good enough for the Royal Navy with their mighty ships of the line.
- The basic unit of sea power was the ship of the line or battleship, mounting a minimum of 40 or 50 guns, and 100 or more, capable of taking its place in the line of battle.
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