destroyer escort

noun

1. a warship somewhat smaller than a destroyer, designed especially for antisubmarine action. : DE

destroyer escort

noun

1. a lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer, designed to escort fleets or convoys

Word History and Origins

Origin of destroyer escort¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Kelly towed him to the landing stage of the ship Rick had seen, a destroyer escort.

From Project Gutenberg

Rick and Scotty watched Jimmy Kelly check the diving equipment of the frogman teams lined up on the destroyer escort's deck.

From Project Gutenberg