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
Certain Australian surf bathers, several years ago, were stung by tiny creatures that turned out to be nudibranchs armed with the stingers of Portuguese men-of-war.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
