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subchaser

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

Etymology

Origin of subchaser

First recorded in 1915–20; sub + chaser 1

Example Sentences

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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

At 11:55 a.m. the next day, a North Korean subchaser steamed into view and quickly circled Pueblo twice at 500 yards.

From Time Magazine Archive

In mid-1941 came a lucky accident: the Browns heard that a small Houston shipyard was going to lose its subchaser contract because of money troubles.

From Time Magazine Archive

V Meanwhile, our subchaser detachment at Corfu was performing excellent service.

From The Victory At Sea by Hendrick, Burton J.