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Destroyer escort   /dɪstrˈɔɪər ɛskˈɔrt/   Listen
Destroyer escort

noun
1.
Warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys.






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"Destroyer escort" Quotes from Famous Books



... Atlantic Fleet, under the command of Rear Admiral Strauss, is an independent unit, except that the mine-laying operations are under the jurisdiction of the commander in chief of the Grand Fleet, who has to choose the time when arrangements can be carried into effect to furnish the necessary destroyer escort and heavy covering forces. The arrangements made at home prior to the departure of the mine force appear to have been well considered and thoroughly developed. The mine-laying operations themselves give an impression of efficiency which can only come from thorough preparation and ...
— World's War Events, Volume III • Various



Words linked to "Destroyer escort" :   war vessel, combat ship, warship



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