aircraft carrier
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aircraft carrier — aircraft carriers N COUNT An aircraft carrier is a warship with a long, flat deck where aircraft can take off and land … English dictionary
aircraft carrier — ► NOUN ▪ a large warship from which aircraft can take off and land … English terms dictionary
aircraft carrier — aircraft .carrier n a type of ship that planes can fly from and land on … Dictionary of contemporary English
aircraft carrier — aircraft ,carrier noun count a ship that carries military airplanes, with a long flat area from which they can take off … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
aircraft carrier — n. a warship that carries airplanes, serves as their base and servicing station, and has a large, flat deck for taking off and landing … English World dictionary
Aircraft carrier — From bottom to top: Principe de Asturias, amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, USS Forrestal and light V/STOL carrier HMS Invincible, showing size differences of late 20th century carriers An aircraft … Wikipedia
aircraft carrier — a warship equipped with a large open deck for the taking off and landing of warplanes and with facilities to carry, service, and arm them. [1915 20] * * * Naval vessel equipped with a platform that allows airplanes to take off and land. Takeoffs… … Universalium
aircraft carrier — noun a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑carrier, ↑flattop, ↑attack aircraft carrier • Derivationally related forms: ↑carry (for: ↑car … Useful english dictionary
aircraft carrier — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms aircraft carrier : singular aircraft carrier plural aircraft carriers a ship that carries military planes, with a long flat area from which they can take off … English dictionary
aircraft-carrier — airˈcraft carrier noun A vessel from which aircraft can take off and on which they can land • • • Main Entry: ↑air … Useful english dictionary
aircraft carrier — A warship designed to support and operate aircraft, engage in attacks on targets afloat or ashore, and engage in sustained operations in support of other forces. Designated as CV or CVN. CVN is nuclear powered … Military dictionary
