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destroyer

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/kõ.tɾɐ.tuɾ.pɨ.ˈdɐj.ɾu/con·tra·tor·pe·dei·ro

Definition

Fast, light warship designed to combat torpedo boats and submarines.

“The destroyer patrolled the coast looking for enemy submarines.”

“The fleet included several modern destroyers.”

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