Dreadnought Definition & Meaning

dreadnought
noun
  1. battleship that has big guns all of the same caliber

"Dreadnought" in song lyrics

See how dreadnought is used in real songs:

  • "marvel directory dreadnought"
    AOL — AOL
  • "marvel dreadnought"
    AOL — AOL
  • "configurations for dreadnought"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dreadnought"

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