harrier carrier en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of harrier + aircraft carrier. From the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.1/2/3 & AV-8A and the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, the Harrier jump jet named after the harrier bird.
Meanings
- (slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and anti-submarine patrol (ASW).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| harrier carriers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
commando carrier · landing helicopter dock · aviation cruiser · ski-jump carrier · STOL carrier · light carrier · VSTOL carrier · ancillary carrier · amphibious helicopter dock · amphibious assault ship · helicopter carrier · auxiliary carrier · ASW carrier · escort carrier · sea control ship · VTOL carrier
Synonyms
wikipedia: en:Hawker-Siddeley Harrier · wikipedia: en:McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II