cruiser
nounmasculine/kɾuzɐˈðoɾ/medium
cru·za·dor
Definition
A fast, heavily armed warship, larger than a destroyer and smaller than a battleship.
The cruiser was deployed to protect the convoy.
Modern navies have phased out most heavy cruisers.
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Common collocations
battle cruiserlight cruiserheavy cruisercruiser squadron
Etymology
De 'cruz' + sufixo '-ador'.