hunter-killer

hunt·er-kill·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhn-ter kil-er]
- /ˈhʌn tər ˈkɪl ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhn-ter kil-er]
- /ˈhʌn tər ˈkɪl ər/

Definitions of hunter-killer word

adjective hunter-killer of or relating to a combined naval air and fleet force operating to seek out and destroy enemy submarines. 1
adjective hunter-killer denoting a type of naval vessel, esp a submarine, designed and equipped to pursue and destroy enemy craft 0

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Parts of speech for Hunter-killer

noun

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hunter-killer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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