tank destroyer
/ˈtaŋk dɪˌstrɔɪə/noun
Something designed to attack and destroy tanks; specifically a fast and highly-mobile armoured fighting vehicle equipped with anti-tank guns.
- After the Second World War (1939–45) it was decided that there was no functional difference between a tank destroyer and a medium tank; the last tank destroyer units were disbanded in 1946..
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Times of India. From tank + destroyer.
- non-refoulement
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