cruiser tank en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of cruiser + tank, named after the type of military ship.
Meanings
- (historical) One of a British class of fast, lightly armoured and lightly armed tanks of the 1930s and 1940s designed for flanking and manoeuvring to attack the enemy rear and supply lines.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cruiser tanks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |