GUNBOAT


Meaning of GUNBOAT in English

/gun"boht'/ , n.

1. a small, armed warship of light draft, used in ports where the water is shallow.

2. any small ship carrying mounted guns.

[ 1770-80; GUN 1 + BOAT ]

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