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escort carrier

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A small and slower type of aircraft carrier used by several navies in World War II.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: AEV, CVE

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: aircraft carrier

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