Battleship (noun)

1. A large, heavily armed warship designed for engaging in battle with enemy ships.
2. A formidable warship used to project power and influence on the high seas.
3. A heavily armed ship with a main battery of large-caliber guns.

Origin:

From the late 16th century, originally used to describe a ship equipped for battle. the term has been in use to describe large warships used in naval warfare since the 19th century.

Examples:

1. The battleship was equipped with a main battery of twelve-inch guns.
2. The battleship was one of the largest and most powerful ships in the navy.
3. The battleship played a crucial role in the outcome of the naval battle.
4. The battleship was used to protect convoys and project power in foreign waters.
5. The battleship was decommissioned after many years of service in the navy.