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gunboat

UK
/ˈɡʌn.bəʊt/
US
/ˈɡʌn.boʊt/

Translations

gunboatnoun
gunboats
pl
UK
/ˈɡʌn.bəʊt/
US
/ˈɡʌn.boʊt/
canonnièreMarine ; petit navire de guerre armé, utilisé en eaux peu profondes ou près des côtes.
The navy deployed a gunboat to patrol the river and ensure the safety of the coastal area.
La marine a déployé une canonnière pour patrouiller sur le fleuve et assurer la sécurité de la zone côtière.
Synonyms
naval vessel
patrol boat
armed boat
warship
gunboatadjective
more gunboat
Comp.
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
de canonnièreSurtout dans des contextes politiques ou diplomatiques ; se dit notamment de la « diplomatie de la canonnière ».
The minister condemned the state’s gunboat tactics in the disputed waters.
Le ministre a condamné les tactiques de canonnière de l’État dans les eaux disputées.
Synonyms
forceful
interventionist
high-handed
punitive
intimidatory
intimidating
hawkish
coercive
militaristic
naval
belligerent
aggressive
imperialistic
imperial
bullying

Definitions

gunboatnoun
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.
gunboatadjective
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.
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