destroyer escort en · NOUN
Meanings
- (US, historical) A type of warship, lighter in armor and armament, and slower than a destroyer, originally used for convoy escort during World War II; now considered a frigate.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| destroyer escorts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
DE · sloop · corvette · destroyer · destroyer leader · frigate · DDE