dreadnaught

/ˈdrɛdˌnɔt/
noun
  1. A type of large, heavily armed battleship used in the early 20th century.
    • The museum displayed a model of a dreadnaught from World War I.
    • The dreadnaught sailed into the harbor with its massive guns ready.
    • Naval historians consider the HMS Dreadnought a revolutionary warship.
  2. A person or thing that is fearless or unstoppable.
    • The company became a dreadnaught in the tech industry, crushing all competitors.
    • She was a dreadnaught in the courtroom, never backing down from a challenge.
    • His determination made him a dreadnaught on the soccer field.
  3. A type of acoustic guitar with a large body and deep, powerful sound.
    • Many folk musicians prefer a dreadnaught for its loud, resonant tone.
    • He played a dreadnaught guitar at the campfire, filling the night with rich chords.
    • She saved up for months to buy a vintage dreadnaught.
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