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dreadnought

/ˈdrɛdˌnɔːt/ noun · British & US
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What does dreadnought mean?

noun

A warship of the pre-dreadnought era that was replaced by the dreadnought type, or a ship of the dreadnought type itself. A type of bicycle tire.

Example

"The old warship was a dreadnought, but it was eventually replaced by a newer model."

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