"bomb ship" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bomb ships [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bomb ship (plural bomb ships)
  1. (military, nautical, historical) A ship armed with high-angle mortars firing explosive or carcass shells, and specialized for shore bombardment. Wikipedia link: bomb ship Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military, Nautical Synonyms: bomb, bomb ketch, bomb vessel
    Sense id: en-bomb_ship-en-noun-2siqsTep Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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