"crash boat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crash boats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} crash boat (plural crash boats)
  1. (historical) A wooden speedboat used to rescue the crew of downed aircraft, chiefly in World War Two. Wikipedia link: Crash boats of World War 2 Tags: historical Categories (topical): Watercraft
    Sense id: en-crash_boat-en-noun-Lo1Gm4yd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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