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Definition of destroyer escorts in English English dictionary
- plural form of destroyer escort
- destroyer escort
- 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
- destroyer escort
- warship smaller than a destroyer; designed to escort fleets or convoys
- destroyer escort
- A warship, usually smaller than a destroyer, used in antisubmarine action
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de·stroy·er escortsTurkish pronunciation
dîstroyır eskôrtsPronunciation
/dəˈstroiər ˈeskôrts/ /dɪˈstrɔɪɜr ˈɛskɔːrts/
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