Meaning Of The Word Capital ship

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Capital ship Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Capital ship?

capital ship in American English
an armored surface vessel of war, other than an aircraft carrier, carrying guns of a caliber greater than eight inches
noun: one of a class of the largest warships; a battleship, battle cruiser, or aircraft carrier

capital ship in British English
noun: one of the largest and most heavily armed ships in a naval fleet

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