man-of-war
noun
a warship.
men-of-war
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pluralof man-of-war.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The men-of-war retain their sting when they are wet, even if they look dead, he warned.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2017
Beachgoers have been warned to stay away from potentially fatal Portuguese men-of-war washed up on English and Welsh beaches.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2017
Strange creatures called Portuguese men-of-war have washed up on beaches in Cornwall, according to the council.
From Children's BBC ● Sep. 7, 2012
Half a mile away on the waters of the Mediterranean many of Italy's finest men-of-war were riding at anchor.
From Time Magazine Archive
As yet, only the British men-of-war had arrived.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
