dreadnought
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dreadnought /ˈdrɛdnɔːt/
▶noun
- 1 historical a type of battleship of the early 20th century, equipped entirely with large-calibre guns. [named after Britain's HMS Dreadnought, completed 1906.]
- 2 archaic a fearless person.
- 3 archaic a heavy overcoat for stormy weather.
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