dreadnought

/ˈdrɛdˌnɔt/
noun
  1. A type of large, heavily armed battleship used in the early 20th century.
    • The dreadnought sailed into battle with its massive guns ready.
    • The navy built several dreadnoughts to strengthen its fleet.
    • Museums often display models of the famous dreadnought warships.
  2. A person or thing that is fearless or extremely powerful.
    • In the world of chess, he was considered a dreadnought, unbeatable in tournaments.
    • The new software is a dreadnought of data processing, handling millions of records instantly.
    • She was a dreadnought in the courtroom, never backing down from a challenge.
  3. A type of large acoustic guitar with a deep, powerful sound.
    • Many folk musicians prefer a dreadnought for its loud, resonant tone.
    • He played a dreadnought guitar at the campfire, filling the night with rich chords.
    • She saved up for months to buy a vintage dreadnought from the music shop.
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