"surface combatant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: surface combatants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} surface combatant (plural surface combatants)
  1. (nautical, military) A warship that floats on the surface of the ocean, as opposed to a submarine. Aircraft carriers are also generally excluded. Categories (topical): Military, Nautical, Warships Related terms: surface ship
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