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Washington cherry tree

Washington cherry tree noun: a battleship or battlecruiser cancelled or downsized as a result of the Washington Naval Treaty.

Noun

Washington cherry tree (plural Washington cherry trees)

  1. (historical) A battleship or battlecruiser cancelled or downsized as a result of the Washington Naval Treaty.

Forms of Washington cherry tree

pluralWashington cherry trees

Origin of Washington cherry tree

From having been "cut down by Washington", referencing the legendary tale of [George] Washington and the cherry tree.

Questions about Washington cherry tree

What does Washington cherry tree mean?
Washington cherry tree means a battleship or battlecruiser cancelled or downsized as a result of the Washington Naval Treaty.
What part of speech is Washington cherry tree?
Washington cherry tree is a noun.
What is the plural of Washington cherry tree?
The plural of Washington cherry tree is Washington cherry trees.

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