destroyer escort

destroyer escort

n. A warship, usually smaller than a destroyer, used in antisubmarine action.

destroyer escort

n (Military) a lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer, designed to escort fleets or convoys

destroy′er es`cort

n. a warship somewhat smaller than a destroyer, designed esp. for antisubmarine action. [1940–45]

Thesaurus

Noun

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destroyer escort - warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoyscombat ship, war vessel, warship - a government ship that is available for waging war