"destroyer escort" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: destroyer escorts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} destroyer escort (plural destroyer escorts)
  1. (US, military, nautical, historical) A type of warship, lighter in armor and armament, and slower than a destroyer, originally used for convoy escort during World War II; now considered a frigate. Wikipedia link: destroyer escort Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Military, Nautical Related terms: DE, DDE, destroyer leader, destroyer, corvette, frigate, sloop
    Sense id: en-destroyer_escort-en-noun-AXIXxSSP Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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