light cruiser
Americannoun
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The clash resolves when Bo-Katan reaches Djarin and Grogu and lends her Darksaber to the fight against Gideon, right before Axe Woves crashes the privateers’ light cruiser into the base.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
King, on the battleship Nevada, and McClelland, on the light cruiser Helena, survived the attack, though McClelland was hurled in the air by a torpedo blast and broke his leg.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2021
The nearest was the Argenine General Belgrano, a light cruiser.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2017
A light cruiser, weighing 3,750 tons and 446ft long, it holds the record for the fastest build time of any major warship.
From BBC ● May 8, 2013
Calliope, a light cruiser just arrived from the north.
From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
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