destroyer escort
destroyer escort
D d Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /dɪˈstrɔɪ ər ˈes-ˌkȯrt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- /dɪˈstrɔɪ ər ˈes-ˌkȯrt/
Definitions of destroyer escort words
- noun destroyer escort a lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer, designed to escort fleets or convoys 3
- noun destroyer escort a warship smaller and slower than a destroyer, used mainly to escort merchant ships 3
- noun destroyer escort a warship somewhat smaller than a destroyer, designed especially for antisubmarine action. Abbreviation: DE. 1
- noun destroyer escort (US, military, nautical, historical) a type of warship, lighter in armor and armament, and slower than a destroyer, originally used for convoy escort during World War II. This light destroyer variant is considered a frigate. 0
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Origin of destroyer escort
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45
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Parts of speech for Destroyer escort
noun
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destroyer escort popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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