dreadnought
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for dreadnought, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A type of large early-20th-century battleship armed with heavy guns of matching caliber.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
Named after HMS Dreadnought, the first battleship of its type, whose name literally means "fears nothing."
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What does “dreadnought” mean?
The word “dreadnought” means a type of large early-20th-century battleship armed with heavy guns of matching caliber. In plain terms, originally a class of powerful battleship; now also the name for a large style of acoustic guitar.
How do you pronounce “dreadnought”?
“Dreadnought” is pronounced DREHD-nawt (/ˈdɹɛd.nɔt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dreadnought” in a sentence?
Here is “dreadnought” used in a sentence: “The naval powers raced to build ever more dreadnoughts before World War I.”
What part of speech is “dreadnought”?
“Dreadnought” is a noun.
How many meanings does “dreadnought” have?
“Dreadnought” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a type of large early-20th-century battleship armed with heavy guns of matching caliber.