turtle ship

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English

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A replica of a turtle ship.

Etymology

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Calque of Korean 거북선 (geobukseon).

Noun

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turtle ship (plural turtle ships)

  1. (historical) A Korean armored warship with iron spikes on its deck, chiefly known for being used in the Imjin War (1592—1598) against the Japanese by Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

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