"CVN" meaning in English

See CVN in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: CVNs [plural]
Etymology: Initialism for Cruiser Voler Nuclear. See French voler (“to fly”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|voler||to fly}} French voler (“to fly”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} CVN (plural CVNs)
  1. (military, US) nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Tags: US

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