gunship

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From gun + ship.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA: /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/

Noun[edit]

gunship (plural gunships)

  1. (nautical) A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  2. (aviation) An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
  3. (US, air force, military) A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles

Translations[edit]

armed helicopter

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