anti-ship

adjective

an·​ti-ship ˌan-tē-ˈship How to pronounce anti-ship (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-ship (audio)
variants or antiship
: designed to destroy ships
anti-ship missiles

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Among the missiles launched by Russia on Thursday was the Zircon, an anti-ship and land-attack hypersonic cruise missile, Ihnat said. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 The Philippines is getting six used Japanese escort destroyers armed with anti-submarine and anti-ship missiles, torpedoes, and naval guns. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 2 June 2026 State media said the ships are designed to carry a range of weapons systems, including anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, though some experts have questioned their effectiveness in active duty. — ABC News, 5 June 2026 The Choe Hyon destroyer, first unveiled in April last year, is equipped with anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons and can carry nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles, KCNA said. — Stella Kim, NBC news, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-ship

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-ship was in 1906

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“Anti-ship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-ship. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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