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Sloop Of War

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Noun

1. sloop of war

a sailing or steam warship having cannons on only one deck

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Sloop Of War

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noun
(formerly) a small fast sailing warship mounting some 10 to 30 small calibre guns on one deck

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Sloop Of War

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Obsolete
1. 
a sailing vessel mounting from 10 to 32 guns
2. 
later, a small war vessel, having guns mounted on one deck only

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Sloop Of War

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n. pl. sloops of war
A small warship carrying guns on one deck only.

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