armada
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- noun
- /ɑrˈmɑdə/
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armada
- The historical documentary detailed how the Spanish armada attempted to invade England.
- the Spanish armada
But they did say that that was the most impressive naval battle since the Spanish Armada was around, which you won't get, but it was, you know, good fun.
- But they did say that that was the most impressive naval battle since the Spanish Armada was around, which you won't get, but it was, you know, good fun.
- I Sir Francis Drake and the Spanish Armada, another storm wiped out the Spanish Armada when they tried to invade England.
Examples
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The armada of Overlord has begun to sail.
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Ready the armada.
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Then why is the Armada still here?
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Sending an armada into the area is not the best way to do it.
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Alert the king and prepare the armada.
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Once the armada is gone, he pulls out and heads west.
Fiction book (1997) -
This Spanish Armada is at sea with an army of 10,000 men?
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Soon the Armada would sail unopposed for Africa.
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With the landing of the Yuan Armada, the first battle in Hekata Bay had begun.
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Through the determination and navigational brilliance of Magellan, the armada traversed the perilous strait.
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Synonyms
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Military ships and the people who use them to fight at sea
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A group of military ships organized to fight together
Compounds
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A large group of ships sent by Spain in 1588 to invade England that the English navy defeats
A sea battle in 1588 when a small English fleet beats a large Spanish fleet sent to invade England
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Etymology
The word armada comes from Spanish and from the Latin word arma, which means 'arms' or 'weapons'. It shares the same root as army, so an armada is a group of ships made ready for fighting.