Definition

Proper noun A decisive naval battle fought in May 1905 during the Russo-Japanese War, in which the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyed the Russian Baltic Fleet in the Tsushima Strait (the Korea Strait).

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific historical event. * The Battle of Tsushima is considered one of the most decisive naval engagements in history. * Military historians often study the tactics used at Tsushima.

Advanced Usage

• "Tsushima" as a historical reference point: The battle is frequently cited as a landmark event marking the rise of Japan as a major naval power and the decline of Imperial Russia.
  • The victory at Tsushima announced Japan's arrival as a modern military power.

Variants and Related Words

• Battle of Tsushima: The full, most common name for the event.
• Tsushima Strait: The body of water between Korea and Japan where the battle occurred.
• Naval battle: A general term for a fight between warships at sea.

Synonyms

• Naval engagement: A formal term for a battle at sea.
• Sea battle: A simpler term for a naval conflict.

Related Phrases

• Decisive victory: A victory that settles the outcome of a conflict, which perfectly describes the result of Tsushima.

Noun

1. a naval battle in the Russo-Japanese War (1905); the Japanese fleet defeated the Russian fleet in the Korean Strait