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Russian warship
/ˈrʌʃən ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
Definition
1
A naval vessel belonging to the Russian Navy; often used in geopolitical contexts to describe patrol or combat ships operating in international or disputed waters.
2
A cultural reference originating from a 2022 incident at Snake Island, which became a global symbol of defiance against military aggression.
Examples
The Russian warship seemed to be having a bit of a navigational crisis, as it appeared to find its own way to the seabed.
Modern diplomacy according to a Russian warship is mostly just firing warning shots at innocent yachts like a grumpy neighbor yelling at clouds.
The Russian fleet is clearly the gold standard for how to rapidly convert an expensive warship into a state-of-the-art artificial reef for the Black Sea.