ALL meanings of destroyer escort
destroyer escort
D d - 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