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ship of the line

/ˈʃɪp əv ðə laɪn/

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/ˈʃɪp əv ðə laɪn/C1formalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для большого, тяжеловооруженного военного корабля эпохи парусного флота, предназначенного для службы в линии баталии во время морских сражений.

A historical term for a large, heavily armed warship from the age of sail, designed to serve in the line of battle during naval warfare.

  1. Naval warshipC1formal

    A large, heavily armed sailing warship from the 17th to 19th centuries, designed to fight in the line of battle.

    ruЛинейный корабль

    • The HMS Victory is a famous ship of the line.
    • These ships of the line were the backbone of the British navy.
    • A ship of the line typically carried between 60 and 100 cannons.