anti-ship

adjective

an·​ti-ship
ˌan-tē-ˈship,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-ship (audio)
variants or antiship
: designed to destroy ships
anti-ship missiles

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The Houthis launched over the weekend three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three attack drones and an anti-ship cruise missile, all of which were defeated, the Navy said. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2024 For the time being, Taipei must prioritize anti-ship missiles, sea mines, and naval drones. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Kyiv has wielded its Neptune anti-ship missile, successfully sinking Black Sea Fleet flagship the Moskva in the early days of the war. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Officials have previously expressed concern that Russia could sell advanced anti-ship missiles to the Houthis, greatly expanding the group’s ability to destroy commerce vessels and even possibly hit warships. Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-ship 

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-ship was in 1906

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“Anti-ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-ship. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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