A ship of the line in the British navy that had over 100 guns on three gun decks
Describing a ship of the line in the British navy that had over 100 guns on three gundecks
approval If you say that something or someone is first-rate, you mean that they are extremely good and of the highest quality. People who used his service knew they were dealing with a first-rate professional. = first-class. of the very best quality = excellent
of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop condition"; "she is absolutely tops"