man-o-war

• The problem was that unlike the purchase of the guns, manning the ship to man-o-war levels was an on-going expense that constantly ate away at the owner's profits. —  Rule .303
• The answer to the problem of Somali piracy is a combination of convoys with man-o-war escorts and a robust and nimble American navy willing to engage in creative tactics to seek, identify and destroy pirates at sea. —  Rule .303
• They ranged from man-o-war stings requiring routine treatments to major emergencies requiring Fire-Rescue hospital transports. —  PalmBeachDailyNews - Latest Headlines
• _When th 'man-o-war is growlin', _ —  Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure
• "She wad caw her horns intil a man-o-war 'at angert her. —  Sir Gibbie

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