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Webster 1913 Edition


Gunboat

Gun′boatˊ

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Noun.
1.
(Nav.)
A vessel of light draught, carrying one or more guns, used for operations in shallow waters.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gunboat

GUN'BOAT

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Noun.
A boat or small vessel fitted to carry a gun or two at the bow.

Definition 2024


gunboat

gunboat

English

Noun

gunboat (plural gunboats)

  1. (nautical) Any of various types of small armed vessel

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