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Synonyms for gunboat


Grammar : Noun
Spell : guhn-boht
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʌnˌboʊt

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Définition of gunboat

Origin :
  • 1793, from gun + boat. Gunboat diplomacy is from 1916, originally with reference to Western policies in China.
  • As in can : noun container, usually metallic
  • As in warship : noun large boat
Example sentences :
  • Their gunboat Marmaris was sunk, and the transport Masul captured.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • She witnessed the first embarkation in a gunboat at Sheerness.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • It was a swordfish and he resembled a gunboat with purple outriggers.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
  • The 'Langford' knocked out the gunboat 'Smith' in three rounds.
  • Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 2, 1914 » by Various
  • At a signal from the brig, made by waving a flag on the forecastle, the gunboat was stopped.
  • Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
  • He holds also the gunboat that we saw pass but a short time ago.
  • Extract from : « Up the Forked River » by Edward Sylvester Ellis
  • I think the place was called the "Gunboat," and he was there declared to be the champion.
  • Extract from : « The Shellback's Progress » by Walter Runciman
  • We couldn't turn out, for here was the main shore and there was the gunboat.
  • Extract from : « Sonnie-Boy's People » by James B. Connolly
  • I will go aboard that gunboat and find out what they want here.
  • Extract from : « Sonnie-Boy's People » by James B. Connolly
  • He's terribly surprised at the sight of the gunboat—terribly.
  • Extract from : « Sonnie-Boy's People » by James B. Connolly
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