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destroyer
[ dih-stroi-er ]
/ dɪˈstrɔɪ ər /
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noun
a person or thing that destroys.
a fast, relatively small, warship armed mainly with 5-inch (13-centimeter) guns.
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Origin of destroyer
OTHER WORDS FROM destroyer
self-de·stroy·er, nounWords nearby destroyer
destock, destool, de-stress, destrier, destroy, destroyer, destroyer escort, destroying angel, destruct, destructible, destruction
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British Dictionary definitions for destroyer
destroyer
/ (dɪˈstrɔɪə) /
noun
a small fast lightly armoured but heavily armed warship
a person or thing that destroys
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