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hunter-killer
[ huhn-ter-kil-er ]
/ ˈhʌn tərˈkɪl ər /
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adjective
of or relating to a combined naval air and fleet force operating to seek out and destroy enemy submarines.
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British Dictionary definitions for hunter-killer
hunter-killer
adjective
denoting a type of naval vessel, esp a submarine, designed and equipped to pursue and destroy enemy craft
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