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battle cruiser

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, battledore placenta, battle dress, battle fatigue
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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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