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destroyer escort

 

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Noun destroyer escort has 1 sense
  1. destroyer escort - warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys
    --1 is a kind of
    warship, war vessel, combat ship

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Destroyer Escort

A destroyer escort is a type of naval vessel that was designed during World War II for escorting convoys of merchant ships and protecting them from enemy attacks.

Parts of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A type of naval vessel used for escorting convoys and protecting merchant ships from enemy attacks during World War II.

Sample Sentence 1: The destroyer escort successfully defended the convoy against submarine attacks.

Sample Sentence 2: The sailors on the destroyer escort were always on high alert during their escort missions.

Related Products: Books on Naval Warfare in World War II, Destroyer Escort Model Kit

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