Battle of the Spanish Armada

Definitions of Battle of the Spanish Armada
  1. noun
    in the English Channel a small fleet of British ships successfully defeated the large armada sent from Spain by Philip II to invade England
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    naval battle
    a pitched battle between naval fleets
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