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noun
a warship somewhat smaller than a destroyer, designed especially for antisubmarine action. Abbreviation: DE
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Origin of destroyer escort
First recorded in 1940–45
Words nearby destroyer escort
destool, de-stress, destrier, destroy, destroyer, destroyer escort, destroying angel, destruct, destructible, destruction, destructionist
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British Dictionary definitions for destroyer escort
destroyer escort
noun
a lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer, designed to escort fleets or convoys
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