1. large, heavily armed warships designed for naval combat
Usage: nautical; military

Examples

• The battleships formed a line across the harbor.
• During World War II, battleships played a crucial role in naval warfare.
• The museum displays models of famous battleships from different eras.
• Modern navies have largely replaced battleships with smaller, more versatile vessels.
• The battleships fired their massive guns at enemy positions.
• Several battleships were anchored in the port for repairs.