1. Plural of battlewagon; large, heavily armored warships equipped with powerful guns, especially battleships used in naval warfare.
Usage: informal; historical; primarily used in naval contexts
2. Plural of battlewagon; large, heavily armored military vehicles or tanks.
Usage: informal; military slang

Examples

• The navy deployed its battlewagons to protect the coastal region.
• During World War II, battlewagons played a crucial role in major naval engagements.
• The old battlewagons were eventually decommissioned and replaced by modern destroyers.
• Military historians studied the design and firepower of the era's battlewagons.
• The museum's exhibit featured models of famous battlewagons from the early 20th century.