Large vessel used in warfare (10)

I believe the answer is:

battleship

(Other definitions for battleship that I've seen before include "Vessel of war" , "Hood, say" , "Heavy warship" , "Dreadnought" , "Large navy vessel" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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