turtle ship

English

A replica of a turtle ship.

Etymology

Calque of Korean 거북선 (geobukseon).

Noun

turtle ship (plural turtle ships)

1. (historical) A Korean armored warship with iron spikes on its deck, chiefly known for being used in the Imjin War (1592—1598) against the Japanese by Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

Translations

Warship

• Chinese:

  Mandarin: 龜船／龟船 (zh) (guīchuán)

• French: bateau tortue m
• Korean: 거북선 (geobukseon), 귀선(龜船) (gwiseon)