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subchaser

American  
[suhb-chay-ser] / ˈsʌbˌtʃeɪ sər /

Etymology

Origin of subchaser

First recorded in 1915–20; sub + chaser 1


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In World War II, it became a subchaser.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2022

He commanded a subchaser and participated in the Allied invasion of France.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2021

Success came very slowly, and Thon's star did not really rise until after his World War II stint on a subchaser and his sojourn in Italy.

From Time Magazine Archive

In New Orleans he inspected one of Shipbuilder Andrew J. Higgins' subchaser and landing-boat plants.

From Time Magazine Archive

Richard H., experiments with listening devices, 172; sent to Italy to construct subchaser base, 182; at London headquarters, 212, 214 Libbey, Commr.

From The Victory At Sea by Burton J. Hendrick

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