gunboat

English - Turkish

Definition of gunboat in English Turkish dictionary: gambot; {i} savaş gemisi (küçük); hücumbot; topçeker
large gunboat: topçeker

English - English

Definition of gunboat in English English dictionary: Any of various types of small armed vessel; A gunboat is a small ship which has several large guns fixed on it; A vessel of light draught, carrying one or more guns; {i} small armed ship used in shallow waters; ship with mounted guns; a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
gunboat diplomacy: The pursuit of foreign policy objectives with the aid of conspicuous displays of military power
The British and French, who had sought to make policy by reviving 19th century gunboat diplomacy, had temporarily lost their credentials for world statesmanship.
gunboat diplomacy: Diplomacy involving intimidation by threat or use of military force: "in the days when gunboat diplomacy was a more accepted tool of world powers" (Christian Science Monitor)
gunboats: plural of gunboat

gunboat

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gun·boat

gʌnbōt

/ˈgənˌbōt/ /ˈɡʌnˌboʊt/

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