dreadnought
- Noun. a battleship in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber.
- Noun. (informal) a type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.
- Noun. One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind.
- Noun. A garment made of thick woollen cloth that can defend against storm and cold.
- Noun. The cloth itself; fearnaught.
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