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noun
a warship of maximum speed and firepower, but with lighter armor than a battleship.
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Origin of battle cruiser
First recorded in 1910–15
Words nearby battle cruiser
battle-axe, battle-axe block, battlebus, battle clasp, Battle Creek, battle cruiser, battle cry, battledore, battle dress, battle fatigue, battlefield
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British Dictionary definitions for battle cruiser
battle cruiser
noun
a warship of battleship size but with lighter armour and fewer guns and capable of high speed
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