"battle fleet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: battle fleets [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} battle fleet (plural battle fleets)
  1. an operational naval task force consisting of a variety of surface combatants designed to operate as a coordinated unit; subdivided into battle groups
    Sense id: en-battle_fleet-en-noun-BQLPUlgk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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