gunboat

UK
/ˈɡʌn.bəʊt/
US
/ˈɡʌn.boʊt/
gunboatsubstantiv
gunboats
Pl.
UK
/ˈɡʌn.bəʊt/
US
/ˈɡʌn.boʊt/
Übersetzungen
канонерская лодка
The navy deployed a gunboat to patrol the river.
Военно-морской флот направил канонерскую лодку для патрулирования реки.
Definitionen
A small, armed naval vessel designed for use in shallow waters or close to shore.
The navy deployed a gunboat to patrol the river and ensure the safety of the coastal area.
A type of warship that is smaller than a frigate and used primarily for coastal defense and riverine operations.
During the conflict, the gunboat played a crucial role in securing the waterways and supporting ground troops.
Synonyme
naval vessel
patrol boat
armed boat
gunboatadjektiv
more gunboat
Komp.
most gunboat
Super.
UK
/ˈɡʌnbəʊt/
US
/ˈɡʌnboʊt/
Used attributively in phrases like "gunboat diplomacy" to denote actions involving or resembling the coercive use of naval power
Definitionen
Relating to or characteristic of the coercive or threatening use of naval force.
The minister condemned the state’s gunboat tactics in the disputed waters.