Iron Duke
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Taking part in joint Nato efforts, the navy said HMS Iron Duke monitored the surfaced Russian Kilo-class submarine and its support tug as they passed through the Channel and into the North Sea.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025
HMS Iron Duke and tanker RFA Tideforce shadowed three Russian vessels, which were led by the new frigate Admiral Golovko.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2024
In the 16th century, the third duke, sometimes called the Iron Duke, was known for his military campaigns in the Eighty Years’ War.
From New York Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Uptight Mark doesn't approve of hedonistic Super Hans, who likes to give him random nicknames, including Professor Yaffle, the Iron Duke, Ocean Colour Pants and Captain Haddock.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 25, 2012
As they passed the Iron Duke, the British military service band started into a waltz.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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