Gunship
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/
Origin
From gun + ship.
Full definition of gunship
Noun
gunship
(plural gunships)- (nautical) A ship equipped with heavy artillery.
- (aviation) An armed helicopter tasked to attack the enemy.
- (US, air force, military) A transport airplane equipped with large calibre guns typical of armoured fighting vehicles