man-of-war

The word “man-of-war” has 3 syllables: man-of-war

It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.əvˌwɔr/


What is synonym and antonym for man-of-war?

In the thesaurus, “man-of-war” has 50 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for man-of-war along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for man-of-war

Meanings of man-of-war

  • noun
    1. An armed naval vessel, primarily one armed with cannon and propelled by sails.
    2. A jellyfish-like marine cnidarian of the family Physaliidae, a Portuguese man-of-war or Pacific man-of-war.
    3. A man of war bird, a magnificent frigatebird.

Example Sentences

  • The man-of-war floated silently on the ocean surface, its tentacles trailing beneath.
  • Sailors were cautious when spotting a man-of-war nearby due to its painful sting.
  • The man-of-war is known for its striking blue and purple colors.
  • Researchers studied the man-of-war to learn more about its unique defense mechanisms.
  • Despite its delicate appearance, the man-of-war is a dangerous predator in the sea.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms or another words to man-of-war, such as: aircraft carrier, argosy, barge, bark, barque, boat, brig.

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