man-of-war (Meaning)
man-of-war (n)
a warship intended for combat
large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
Synonyms & Antonyms of man-of-war
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man-of-war Sentence Examples
- The majestic man-of-war glided through the azure waters, its venomous tentacles trailing behind.
- The Portuguese man-of-war, despite its delicate appearance, is a deadly creature with a powerful sting.
- Sailors feared the man-of-war, known to inflict excruciating pain on its victims.
- The man-of-war's translucent body and iridescent sails made it a mesmerizing spectacle to behold.
- The blue man-of-war, found in tropical waters, has the most venomous sting among jellyfish species.
- The man-of-war's complex biological structure consists of a polyp colony specialized for different functions.
- Despite its formidable defenses, the man-of-war is vulnerable to predation by the leatherback sea turtle.
- The man-of-war serves as a reminder of the intricate and often dangerous beauty found in the marine ecosystem.
- The Portuguese man-of-war, technically not a jellyfish, has a unique gas-filled float that enables it to stay afloat.
- Researchers study the venom of the man-of-war, hoping to harness its potential for medical advancements.
FAQs About the word man-of-war
a warship intended for combat, large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
aircraft carrier, trader, barge, cruiser, lightship, ship, ferryboat, containership, flagship, watercraft
No antonyms found.
The majestic man-of-war glided through the azure waters, its venomous tentacles trailing behind.
The Portuguese man-of-war, despite its delicate appearance, is a deadly creature with a powerful sting.
Sailors feared the man-of-war, known to inflict excruciating pain on its victims.
The man-of-war's translucent body and iridescent sails made it a mesmerizing spectacle to behold.
