dreadnought.
A battleship, especially of the World War I era, in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber.
Meaning & usage
A battleship, especially of the World War I era, in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber.
A battleship, especially of the World War I era, in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber. Any type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.
One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind.
One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind. A type of acoustic guitar with a very large body and a waist that is less pronounced than on other guitar shapes, producing a deep, bold sound.
One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind. A garment made of thick woollen cloth that can defend against storm and cold.
One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind. The cloth itself; fearnaught.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English dread English nought English dreadnought English HMS Dreadnought English dreadnought Named after HMS Dreadnought, the first battleship finished of this type, itself named for Etymology 2.
One that fears nothing.
Something that assures against fear.
Where this word comes from
From dread + nought.
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