"landing ship, tank" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: landing ships, tank [plural]
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  1. The naval designation for a type of landing ship used during the Second World War to carry tanks, cargo, and to land troops. Wikipedia link: landing ship, tank Synonyms: LST [abbreviation], landing ship tank
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