"balloon carrier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: balloon carriers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} balloon carrier (plural balloon carriers)
  1. (aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support carry a balloon or dirigible, and support its operation; particularly observation balloon operations Tags: historical Categories (topical): Aviation, Nautical Related terms: aircraft carrier, aviation carrier, seaplane carrier, balloon tender, de Rozier balloon, hot air balloon, hydrogen balloon, Montgolfier balloon, observation balloon, scout balloon

Inflected forms

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