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Meaning of dreadnaught

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dreadnaught

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. A type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship

  3. One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind.

  4. A garment made of thick woollen cloth that can defend against storm and cold.