Destroyer escort

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounA type of warship, lighter in armor and armament, and slower than a destroyer, originally used for convoy escort during World War II; now considered a frigate.

Synonyms

destroyer leader protected cruiser auxiliary cruiser armored cruiser armed merchantman transport ship troopship battlecruiser craft escort man-of-war private ship

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