Gunship

//ˈɡʌnʃɪp// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
  2. 2
    An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.

    "I'm sending down five more dropships, combat EMVs, and a thopter gunship."

  3. 3
    A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles US

    "Roger that, Hocus. Friendly gunship, coming in hot!"

Example

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"I'm sending down five more dropships, combat EMVs, and a thopter gunship."

Etymology

From gun + ship.

Related phrases

armoured fighting vehicleheavy artillerytransport airplane

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