Synonyms: Constitution, Old Ironsides
Definition: a United States 44-gun frigate that was one of the first three naval ships built by the United States; it won brilliant victories over British frigates during the War of 1812 and is without doubt the most famous ship in the history of the United States Navy; it has been rebuilt and is anchored in the Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston
Similar words: sailing warship
Definition: a warship that was powered by sails and equipped with many heavy guns; not built after the middle of the 19th century