Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Man-Of-War.
Man-Of-War - as a noun
A warship intended for combat
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ship of the lineHypernyms (Closely Related)
combat shipwar vesselwarshipHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Large siphonophore having a bladderlike float and stinging tentacles
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jellyfishportuguese man-of-warExample Sentences
"The man-of-war is a type of jellyfish with long tentacles."
"The man-of-war is known for its painful sting."
"The sailor encountered a giant man-of-war while out at sea."
"The beautiful blue color of the Portuguese man-of-war is mesmerizing."
"The man-of-war uses its tentacles to catch prey."