destroyer

destroyer
noun Date: 14th century 1. one that destroys 2. a small fast warship used especially to support larger vessels and usually armed with guns, depth charges, torpedoes, and often guided missiles

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  • destroyer — [di stroi′ər] n. 1. a person or thing that destroys 2. [orig. torpedo boat destroyer] a small, fast, highly maneuverable warship armed with 3 inch or 5 inch guns, depth charges, torpedoes, etc …   English World dictionary

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