large light cruiser en · NOUN
Etymology
From Admiral John Fisher's use of subterfuge to evade a Royal Navy moratorium on the construction of new capital ships by declaring ships of this type to be large versions of light cruisers.
Meanings
- (historical) A very large, fast warship with a relatively-shallow draft and minimal belt armor, carrying a relatively-small number of very heavy guns; sometimes classed as a type of battlecruiser.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| large light cruisers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
wikipedia: John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher · wikipedia: Courageous-class battlecruiser